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Straw Gold

#FCF679

RGB 252, 246, 121 · HSL 57°, 96%, 73% · CMYK 0, 2, 52, 1

Straw Gold is #FCF679 in HEX — rgb(252, 246, 121), hsl(57°, 96%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 1%).

Straw Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 57°, 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#FCF679

RGB252, 246, 121

HSL57°, 96%, 73%

HSV57°, 52%, 99%

CMYK0, 2, 52, 1

Decimal16578169

CSS RGBrgb(252, 246, 121)

CSS HSLhsl(57, 96%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 2.9 · #FFF47C

Behr

Upbeat P300-5

ΔE 5.9 · #FDEB70

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 7.5 · #E2E566

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 7.9 · #FFEB7A

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 8.4 · #ECE678

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 8.5 · #FFED80

Dulux

Fandangle S18H5

ΔE 10 · #E4DA65

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 11.8 · #DAD969

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 11.8 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 12.2 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 13.6 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 15.4 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 15.7 · #FED95D

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.4 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 18.7 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 22.2 · #F5D27B

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 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

#FCF679

#787FFC

Analogous

#FCB478

#FCF679

#C1FC78

Triadic

#FCF679

#78FCF6

#F678FC

Split-Complementary

#FCF679

#78C1FC

#B478FC

Tetradic

#FCF679

#78FCB4

#787FFC

#FC78C1

Monochromatic

#D7CC04

#FBF02D

#FCF679

#FEFBC3

#FEFDE6

Rectangle

#FCF679

#7FFC78

#787FFC

#F678FC

Compound

#FCF679

#C1FC78

#787FFC

#B478FC

Variations

Lighter

#FDF893

#F7F4B4

#F7F5D7

Darker

#FFF42B

#CDC300

#777100

Saturation

#CECCA6

#FCF678

#FEF777

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

18.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF679

#FFF07B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF679

#F7F792

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF679

#FFE8F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Straw Gold 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

#FCE576

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF679

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEA9A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#5159EC

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: #FCF679;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF679;

CSS Variable

--color-straw-gold: #FCF679;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'straw-gold': '#FCF679' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF679] text-[#FCF679]

SCSS

$straw-gold: #FCF679;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF679?

#FCF679 is Straw Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF679 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Straw Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Straw Gold?

Straw Gold 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 Straw Gold?

You can download Straw Gold 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 Straw Gold?

The hex code is #FCF679. In RGB it's 252, 246, 121, and in HSL it's 57°, 96%, 73%.

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