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Golden Haze

#FCD896

RGB 252, 216, 150 · HSL 39°, 94%, 79% · CMYK 0, 14, 40, 1

Golden Haze is #FCD896 in HEX — rgb(252, 216, 150), hsl(39°, 94%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 40%, 1%).

Golden Haze pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 94%, 79%. 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#FCD896

RGB252, 216, 150

HSL39°, 94%, 79%

HSV39°, 40%, 99%

CMYK0, 14, 40, 1

Decimal16570518

CSS RGBrgb(252, 216, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 94%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun Splashed 932

ΔE 0.4 · #FBD795

Benjamin Moore

Country 305

ΔE 0.8 · #FAD896

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 1.1 · #F9D794

Dulux

Cooled Cream S13H3

ΔE 1.3 · #FAD997

Sherwin-Williams

Classical Yellow SW2865

ΔE 1.4 · #F8D492

PPG

Evening Glow 1205-5

ΔE 1.8 · #FDD792

Dunn-Edwards

Valley Flower DEC727

ΔE 2.2 · #FFDD9D

Behr

Honey Butter 320C-3

ΔE 2.2 · #F7D394

Valspar

Toasted Wheat 3001-2B

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDD97

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2.6 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.4 · #F7D99B

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 4.4 · #FFD28E

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 5 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 6.1 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FCD896

#97BAFC

Analogous

#FCA697

#FCD896

#EDFC97

Triadic

#FCD896

#97FCD9

#D997FC

Split-Complementary

#FCD896

#97EDFC

#A697FC

Tetradic

#FCD896

#97FCA6

#97BAFC

#FC97ED

Monochromatic

#F2A007

#F9BD4D

#FCD896

#FEF4E1

#FEF6E6

Rectangle

#FCD896

#BAFC97

#97BAFC

#D997FC

Compound

#FCD896

#EDFC97

#97BAFC

#A697FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCE0AC

#F9E7C5

#F9F0E0

Darker

#FEBD45

#DE9000

#815400

Saturation

#D9CEBA

#FCD997

#FDD996

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD896

#EFE196

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD896

#DFDFA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD896

#FED0D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Golden Haze 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

#FCCF8C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCD896

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD4B0

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.

#6897EE

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #FCD896;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD896;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-haze: #FCD896;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-haze': '#FCD896' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD896] text-[#FCD896]

SCSS

$golden-haze: #FCD896;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD896?

#FCD896 is Golden Haze, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD896 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Haze?

Golden Haze 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 Golden Haze?

Golden Haze 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 Golden Haze?

You can download Golden Haze 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 Golden Haze?

The hex code is #FCD896. In RGB it's 252, 216, 150, and in HSL it's 39°, 94%, 79%.

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