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Daisy Desi

#FCDF8A

RGB 252, 223, 138 · HSL 45°, 95%, 76% · CMYK 0, 12, 45, 1

Daisy Desi is #FCDF8A in HEX — rgb(252, 223, 138), hsl(45°, 95%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 45%, 1%).

Daisy Desi pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 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#FCDF8A

RGB252, 223, 138

HSL45°, 95%, 76%

HSV45°, 45%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 45, 1

Decimal16572298

CSS RGBrgb(252, 223, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 95%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 0.8 · #FEE18B

Vista Paint

Tigger's Tail K-547

ΔE 1.5 · #FFE28F

Valspar

Almond Glaze 3005-3C

ΔE 1.7 · #FADB85

Behr

Straw Hat 350B-5

ΔE 2 · #FDDF86

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 2 · #FADB89

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 2.9 · #FFDF85

Dulux

Joyful S15H4

ΔE 3.1 · #FADB81

Benjamin Moore

Broadway 298

ΔE 4.3 · #F4D380

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Bees SW9018

ΔE 4.3 · #FBD682

Dunn-Edwards

Beach House DE5430

ΔE 4.5 · #EDD481

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 5.1 · #FFD880

PPG

Firelight 1211-5

ΔE 5.2 · #F9D97B

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 5.2 · #F5D27B

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.2 · #F0D181

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#FCDF8A

#88A5FC

Analogous

#FCA588

#FCDF8A

#DFFC88

Triadic

#FCDF8A

#88FCDF

#DF88FC

Split-Complementary

#FCDF8A

#88DFFC

#A588FC

Tetradic

#FCDF8A

#88FCA5

#88A5FC

#FC88DF

Monochromatic

#E5AD06

#FACB3D

#FCDF8A

#FEF3D2

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FCDF8A

#A5FC88

#88A5FC

#DF88FC

Compound

#FCDF8A

#DFFC88

#88A5FC

#A588FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDE5A0

#F8E9BD

#F8F1DB

Darker

#FFCD37

#D5A000

#7C5D00

Saturation

#D3CBB0

#FCDF88

#FDE086

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCDF8A

#F5E48B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCDF8A

#E4E499

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCDF8A

#FFD5DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Daisy Desi 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

#FCD483

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCDF8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD9A7

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.

#5D81ED

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: #FCDF8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCDF8A;

CSS Variable

--color-daisy-desi: #FCDF8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daisy-desi': '#FCDF8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCDF8A] text-[#FCDF8A]

SCSS

$daisy-desi: #FCDF8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCDF8A?

#FCDF8A is Daisy Desi, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCDF8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Daisy Desi?

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

What colors pair well with Daisy Desi?

Daisy Desi 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 Daisy Desi?

You can download Daisy Desi 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 Daisy Desi?

The hex code is #FCDF8A. In RGB it's 252, 223, 138, and in HSL it's 45°, 95%, 76%.

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