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Sweet

#FCD9AF

RGB 252, 217, 175 · HSL 33°, 93%, 84% · CMYK 0, 14, 31, 1

Sweet is #FCD9AF in HEX — rgb(252, 217, 175), hsl(33°, 93%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 31%, 1%).

Sweet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 33°, 93%, 84%. 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#FCD9AF

RGB252, 217, 175

HSL33°, 93%, 84%

HSV33°, 31%, 99%

CMYK0, 14, 31, 1

Decimal16570799

CSS RGBrgb(252, 217, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 93%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 121

Exact match

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 1.7 · #FADAB2

Dulux

Apricot Mousse S11G2

ΔE 2 · #FCDCAF

Valspar

Peach Butter 3001-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #F8D3A9

Behr

Feather Plume 290B-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FFDAB4

Vista Paint

Amber Moon K-588

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD8AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Tallow 987

ΔE 2.6 · #F7D4AE

Sherwin-Williams

Enjoyable Yellow SW6666

ΔE 2.6 · #F5D6A9

Dunn-Edwards

Tahitian Tan DE5240

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDCB7

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 3.3 · #F3D3AD

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 4.7 · #EFD7AB

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.1 · #EFCB9B

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 6.2 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 6.7 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .03 Grain-03

ΔE 7.3 · #E9D19E

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 14.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#FCD9AF

#B0D2FC

Analogous

#FCB4B0

#FCD9AF

#F8FCB0

Triadic

#FCD9AF

#B0FCDA

#DAB0FC

Split-Complementary

#FCD9AF

#B0F8FC

#B4B0FC

Tetradic

#FCD9AF

#B0FCB4

#B0D2FC

#FCB0F8

Monochromatic

#F7951D

#F9B766

#FCD9AF

#FEF3E6

Rectangle

#FCD9AF

#D2FCB0

#B0D2FC

#DAB0FC

Compound

#FCD9AF

#F8FCB0

#B0D2FC

#B4B0FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDE1C0

#FAE8D3

#FAF2E7

Darker

#FDB45A

#EC8200

#894B00

Saturation

#E2D7CB

#FCDAB0

#FEDAAF

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD9AF

#EEE3AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD9AF

#DFDFB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD9AF

#FDD4D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet 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

#FCCF9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCD9AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD4C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7CB0F0

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FCD9AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD9AF;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet: #FCD9AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet': '#FCD9AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD9AF] text-[#FCD9AF]

SCSS

$sweet: #FCD9AF;

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#F4D6AE · ΔE 2.7

Wheatfield

#F7DAAD · ΔE 2.7

Crisp Straw

#F9D5B0 · ΔE 2.8

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#F7D6B1 · ΔE 2.9

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#FDE0B5 · ΔE 3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD9AF?

#FCD9AF is Sweet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD9AF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

Sweet 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 Sweet?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet?

The hex code is #FCD9AF. In RGB it's 252, 217, 175, and in HSL it's 33°, 93%, 84%.

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