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Tanzanian Gold

#FCD215

RGB 252, 210, 21 · HSL 49°, 97%, 54% · CMYK 0, 17, 92, 1

Tanzanian Gold is #FCD215 in HEX — rgb(252, 210, 21), hsl(49°, 97%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 92%, 1%).

Tanzanian Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 97%, 54%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FCD215

RGB252, 210, 21

HSL49°, 97%, 54%

HSV49°, 92%, 99%

CMYK0, 17, 92, 1

Decimal16568853

CSS RGBrgb(252, 210, 21)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 97%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sporty Yellow K-1203

ΔE 1.1 · #FDD31D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 1.5 · #F8D016

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 2.1 · #FAD201

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 2.2 · #FACD03

Behr

Marigold 380B-7

ΔE 2.6 · #FED000

Dunn-Edwards

Electric Glow DEA119

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD100

Benjamin Moore

Sunshine 2021-30

ΔE 2.9 · #FFCF0C

Dulux

Jubilation S17H9

ΔE 3.1 · #FBD624

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 4.6 · #FECB01

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 6.6 · #FFD637

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 7.2 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11.2 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 14.8 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 20.2 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 27.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 31.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FCD215

#1842FB

Analogous

#FB6018

#FCD215

#B3FB18

Triadic

#FCD215

#18FBD2

#D218FB

Split-Complementary

#FCD215

#18B3FB

#6018FB

Tetradic

#FCD215

#18FB60

#1842FB

#FB18B3

Monochromatic

#796302

#C4A103

#FCD215

#FDE163

#FEEFAF

Rectangle

#FCD215

#42FB18

#1842FB

#D218FB

Compound

#FCD215

#B3FB18

#1842FB

#6018FB

Variations

Lighter

#FCDB46

#F3DD7F

#F2E8BA

Darker

#DCB400

#977C00

#584800

Saturation

#AC9F68

#FBD218

#FDD316

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD215

#F1DA15

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD215

#DADA55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD215

#FFC4CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Tanzanian Gold brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#FCCA2B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FCD215

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EACF4F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#173AD3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FCD215;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD215;

CSS Variable

--color-tanzanian-gold: #FCD215;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tanzanian-gold': '#FCD215' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD215] text-[#FCD215]

SCSS

$tanzanian-gold: #FCD215;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD215?

#FCD215 is Tanzanian Gold, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD215 warm or cool?

Tanzanian Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tanzanian Gold?

Tanzanian Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Tanzanian Gold?

Tanzanian Gold pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Tanzanian Gold?

You can download Tanzanian Gold on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Tanzanian Gold?

The hex code is #FCD215. In RGB it's 252, 210, 21, and in HSL it's 49°, 97%, 54%.

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