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Shining Bright

#FCDA89

RGB 252, 218, 137 · HSL 42°, 95%, 76% · CMYK 0, 13, 46, 1

Shining Bright is #FCDA89 in HEX — rgb(252, 218, 137), hsl(42°, 95%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 46%, 1%).

Shining Bright pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 95%, 76%. 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#FCDA89

RGB252, 218, 137

HSL42°, 95%, 76%

HSV42°, 46%, 99%

CMYK0, 13, 46, 1

Decimal16571017

CSS RGBrgb(252, 218, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 95%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Trumpet 862

ΔE 1 · #F9D988

Vista Paint

Yellow Trumpet C-861

ΔE 1.2 · #F8D887

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 1.3 · #FADB89

Valspar

Toasted Pecan 3002-2A

ΔE 1.3 · #FFDA89

Sherwin-Williams

Midday SW6695

ΔE 2.4 · #F7D78A

Dulux

Pale Canary S16G4

ΔE 2.7 · #F7D480

Benjamin Moore

Broadway 298

ΔE 2.8 · #F4D380

Kilz

Yellow Duckling LE150-01

ΔE 3 · #FED98E

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 3.6 · #F0D181

Behr

Lemon Pound Cake 320B-4

ΔE 3.9 · #FEDE85

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 4.3 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 4.3 · #F5D27B

Dunn-Edwards

Beach House DE5430

ΔE 4.7 · #EDD481

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 5.1 · #F6D48D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.9 · #F2D964

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

#FCDA89

#88ABFC

Analogous

#FC9F88

#FCDA89

#E5FC88

Triadic

#FCDA89

#88FCD9

#D988FC

Split-Complementary

#FCDA89

#88E5FC

#9F88FC

Tetradic

#FCDA89

#88FC9F

#88ABFC

#FC88E5

Monochromatic

#E5A206

#FAC13D

#FCDA89

#FEF1D2

#FEF7E6

Rectangle

#FCDA89

#ABFC88

#88ABFC

#D988FC

Compound

#FCDA89

#E5FC88

#88ABFC

#9F88FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDE1A0

#F8E6BD

#F8EFDB

Darker

#FFC337

#D59500

#7C5700

Saturation

#D3C9B0

#FCD988

#FDDA86

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCDA89

#F2E189

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCDA89

#E0E097

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCDA89

#FFD1D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Shining Bright 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

#FCD082

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCDA89

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD5A6

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.

#5D88ED

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: #FCDA89;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCDA89;

CSS Variable

--color-shining-bright: #FCDA89;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shining-bright': '#FCDA89' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCDA89] text-[#FCDA89]

SCSS

$shining-bright: #FCDA89;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCDA89?

#FCDA89 is Shining Bright, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCDA89 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shining Bright?

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

What colors pair well with Shining Bright?

Shining Bright 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 Shining Bright?

You can download Shining Bright 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 Shining Bright?

The hex code is #FCDA89. In RGB it's 252, 218, 137, and in HSL it's 42°, 95%, 76%.

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