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Surfboard Yellow

#FCDD78

RGB 252, 221, 120 · HSL 46°, 96%, 73% · CMYK 0, 12, 52, 1

Surfboard Yellow is #FCDD78 in HEX — rgb(252, 221, 120), hsl(46°, 96%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 52%, 1%).

Surfboard Yellow pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 96%, 73%. 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#FCDD78

RGB252, 221, 120

HSL46°, 96%, 73%

HSV46°, 52%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 52, 1

Decimal16571768

CSS RGBrgb(252, 221, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 96%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Surfboard Yellow P280-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Tons of Sun K-498

ΔE 1 · #FBDC75

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pineapple DE5389

ΔE 1.1 · #FFE07B

Hallman-Lindsay

Broadway Lights 856

ΔE 1.1 · #FFE07B

Valspar

Honey Glaze 3003-2A

ΔE 1.5 · #FFDD7A

PPG

Forsythia Blossom 1214-5

ΔE 3 · #F6D76E

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 3 · #FAD97A

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 3.1 · #FFE481

Benjamin Moore

Dalila 319

ΔE 3.2 · #FFE282

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 4.3 · #F4D96C

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 4.5 · #FBD473

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 6.6 · #FFD880

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 7.2 · #F5D27B

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 7.7 · #F2D964

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.9 · #E0CD74

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 13.2 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FCDD78

#7897FC

Analogous

#FC9B78

#FCDD78

#D9FC78

Triadic

#FCDD78

#78FCDD

#DD78FC

Split-Complementary

#FCDD78

#78D9FC

#9B78FC

Tetradic

#FCDD78

#78FC9B

#7897FC

#FC78D9

Monochromatic

#D7A604

#FBCB2D

#FCDD78

#FEF0C3

#FEF9E6

Rectangle

#FCDD78

#97FC78

#7897FC

#DD78FC

Compound

#FCDD78

#D9FC78

#7897FC

#9B78FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDE493

#F7E8B4

#F7F0D7

Darker

#FFCD2B

#CD9D00

#775B00

Saturation

#CEC5A6

#FCDD78

#FEDE77

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCDD78

#F5E279

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCDD78

#E3E38B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCDD78

#FFD2DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Surfboard Yellow 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

#FCD275

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCDD78

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD799

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.

#5175EC

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: #FCDD78;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCDD78;

CSS Variable

--color-surfboard-yellow: #FCDD78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'surfboard-yellow': '#FCDD78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCDD78] text-[#FCDD78]

SCSS

$surfboard-yellow: #FCDD78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCDD78?

#FCDD78 is Surfboard Yellow, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCDD78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Surfboard Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Surfboard Yellow?

Surfboard Yellow 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 Surfboard Yellow?

You can download Surfboard Yellow 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 Surfboard Yellow?

The hex code is #FCDD78. In RGB it's 252, 221, 120, and in HSL it's 46°, 96%, 73%.

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