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Old

#FCECC2

RGB 252, 236, 194 · HSL 43°, 91%, 87% · CMYK 0, 6, 23, 1

Old is #FCECC2 in HEX — rgb(252, 236, 194), hsl(43°, 91%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 23%, 1%).

Old pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 91%, 87%. 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#FCECC2

RGB252, 236, 194

HSL43°, 91%, 87%

HSV43°, 23%, 99%

CMYK0, 6, 23, 1

Decimal16575682

CSS RGBrgb(252, 236, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 91%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Butter CC-216

Exact match

Vista Paint

Zahria K-565

ΔE 0.3 · #FDEDC3

Valspar

Creamy Oat 3002-2C

ΔE 0.9 · #FDEBC2

Dunn-Edwards

Sheepskin DE5372

ΔE 1.2 · #FFECC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bubble 931

ΔE 1.2 · #FCEBBF

Behr

Yogurt P260-2

ΔE 1.3 · #FFEEC2

Dulux

Ringlet S14H1

ΔE 1.6 · #FAEBBE

PPG

Barely Butter 1205-3

ΔE 1.9 · #F8E9C2

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 2.1 · #FBEBBD

Kilz

Crescent Moon LE190-02

ΔE 2.2 · #FEE9BE

Colorhouse

Grain .01 Grain-01

ΔE 2.3 · #FFF0C2

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Chiffon SW6686

ΔE 2.5 · #F5E5BC

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 5.3 · #EADFB7

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 6.7 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.3 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.5 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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 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

#FCECC2

#C0D1FC

Analogous

#FCCDC0

#FCECC2

#EFFCC0

Triadic

#FCECC2

#C0FCEB

#EBC0FC

Split-Complementary

#FCECC2

#C0EFFC

#CDC0FC

Tetradic

#FCECC2

#C0FCCD

#C0D1FC

#FCC0EF

Monochromatic

#F5BD2E

#F9D477

#FCECC2

#FEF7E7

Rectangle

#FCECC2

#D1FCC0

#C0D1FC

#EBC0FC

Compound

#FCECC2

#EFFCC0

#C0D1FC

#CDC0FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDEFCC

#FAF2DC

#FBF7EC

Darker

#FCD267

#F4AF00

#8E6600

Saturation

#E7E2D5

#FCEBC0

#FEECBE

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCECC2

#F8EEC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCECC2

#EFEFC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCECC2

#FEE6EB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Old 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

#FCDEAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCECC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE3D1

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.

#89A6F0

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: #FCECC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCECC2;

CSS Variable

--color-old: #FCECC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old': '#FCECC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCECC2] text-[#FCECC2]

SCSS

$old: #FCECC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCECC2?

#FCECC2 is Old, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCECC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old?

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

What colors pair well with Old?

Old 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 Old?

You can download Old 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 Old?

The hex code is #FCECC2. In RGB it's 252, 236, 194, and in HSL it's 43°, 91%, 87%.

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