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Oberon

#FCD389

RGB 252, 211, 137 · HSL 39°, 95%, 76% · CMYK 0, 16, 46, 1

Oberon is #FCD389 in HEX — rgb(252, 211, 137), hsl(39°, 95%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 46%, 1%).

Oberon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 95%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FCD389

RGB252, 211, 137

HSL39°, 95%, 76%

HSV39°, 46%, 99%

CMYK0, 16, 46, 1

Decimal16569225

CSS RGBrgb(252, 211, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 95%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Pollen Powder SW9014

ΔE 0.8 · #FBD187

Valspar

Butterscotch Cream 2008-2A

ΔE 1.4 · #FFD78C

Behr

Sunporch 300B-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FFD189

Vista Paint

Dreamsicle K-555

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD98D

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

ΔE 2.5 · #FED98E

Dulux

Soft Straw S13H4

ΔE 2.8 · #F5CD80

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 3.1 · #F2CB80

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 3.2 · #F2CF86

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD28E

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 3.3 · #FDD792

Hallman-Lindsay

Big Bus Yellow 939

ΔE 3.4 · #FFDA8B

Dunn-Edwards

Almond Cookie DE5374

ΔE 4.5 · #EEC87C

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 4.5 · #F7CA87

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.1 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 18.6 · #F4AF5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#FCD389

#88B0FC

Analogous

#FC9988

#FCD389

#EAFC88

Triadic

#FCD389

#88FCD3

#D388FC

Split-Complementary

#FCD389

#88EAFC

#9988FC

Tetradic

#FCD389

#88FC99

#88B0FC

#FC88EA

Monochromatic

#E59706

#FAB83D

#FCD389

#FEEFD2

#FEF6E6

Rectangle

#FCD389

#B0FC88

#88B0FC

#D388FC

Compound

#FCD389

#EAFC88

#88B0FC

#9988FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDDCA0

#F8E3BD

#F8EEDB

Darker

#FFB937

#D58B00

#7C5100

Saturation

#D3C7B0

#FCD388

#FDD486

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD389

#EDDD89

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD389

#DBDB95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD389

#FFCAD2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Oberon reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FCCB82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCD389

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD0A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#5D8FED

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: #FCD389;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD389;

CSS Variable

--color-oberon: #FCD389;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oberon': '#FCD389' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD389] text-[#FCD389]

SCSS

$oberon: #FCD389;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD389?

#FCD389 is Oberon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD389 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Oberon?

Oberon works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Oberon?

Oberon pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Oberon?

You can download Oberon 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 Oberon?

The hex code is #FCD389. In RGB it's 252, 211, 137, and in HSL it's 39°, 95%, 76%.

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