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Popcorn Ball

#FCF0D4

RGB 252, 240, 212 · HSL 42°, 87%, 91% · CMYK 0, 5, 16, 1

Popcorn Ball is #FCF0D4 in HEX — rgb(252, 240, 212), hsl(42°, 87%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 16%, 1%).

Popcorn Ball pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 87%, 91%. 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#FCF0D4

RGB252, 240, 212

HSL42°, 87%, 91%

HSV42°, 16%, 99%

CMYK0, 5, 16, 1

Decimal16576724

CSS RGBrgb(252, 240, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 87%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Popcorn Ball 320E-1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Andover Cream historic-andover-cream

ΔE 0.9 · #FAF0D3

Dunn-Edwards

Candlestick Point DE5274

ΔE 0.9 · #FFF1D5

Dulux

Easter Morning SP2B2

ΔE 1.1 · #F9F0D4

Vista Paint

Lunar Luxury K-527

ΔE 1.2 · #FBF2D6

Valspar

Champagne Tickle 3001-2C

ΔE 1.3 · #FAF0D2

Benjamin Moore

Mannequin 2152-60

ΔE 1.5 · #F8EDD3

IKEA

IKEA041 41

ΔE 1.8 · #F9EFD6

PPG

Crisp Candlelight 1210-1

ΔE 2.3 · #F4EBD0

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Meringue SW7561

ΔE 2.5 · #F5EACC

Farrow & Ball

New White 59

ΔE 3.3 · #F5E8D0

Kilz

White Peony TB-04

ΔE 3.6 · #F5EDD7

Colorhouse

Create .01 Create-01

ΔE 3.6 · #F8E7C9

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 4.1 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Golden Weave DCP-0888

ΔE 6.9 · #E9DEC8

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

88/100

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

#FCF0D4

#D4E0FC

Analogous

#FCDCD4

#FCF0D4

#F4FCD4

Triadic

#FCF0D4

#D4FCF0

#F0D4FC

Split-Complementary

#FCF0D4

#D4F4FC

#DCD4FC

Tetradic

#FCF0D4

#D4FCDC

#D4E0FC

#FCD4F4

Monochromatic

#F2BE45

#F7D78D

#FCF0D4

#FDF7E7

Rectangle

#FCF0D4

#E0FCD4

#D4E0FC

#F0D4FC

Compound

#FCF0D4

#F4FCD4

#D4E0FC

#DCD4FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF3DD

#FBF5E7

#FCF9F2

Darker

#F9D37A

#FAB006

#956800

Saturation

#EEEAE2

#FCF0D4

#FEF1D3

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

1.13:1

Fail

vs Black

18.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF0D4

#F9F2D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF0D4

#F2F2D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF0D4

#FEECEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Popcorn Ball 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

#FCE1BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF0D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE6DE

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.

#90ACEE

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: #FCF0D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF0D4;

CSS Variable

--color-popcorn-ball: #FCF0D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'popcorn-ball': '#FCF0D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF0D4] text-[#FCF0D4]

SCSS

$popcorn-ball: #FCF0D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF0D4?

#FCF0D4 is Popcorn Ball, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF0D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Popcorn Ball?

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

What colors pair well with Popcorn Ball?

Popcorn Ball 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 Popcorn Ball?

You can download Popcorn Ball 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 Popcorn Ball?

The hex code is #FCF0D4. In RGB it's 252, 240, 212, and in HSL it's 42°, 87%, 91%.

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