YELLOWS

Yellowish Tan

#FCFC81

RGB 252, 252, 129 · HSL 60°, 95%, 75% · CMYK 0, 0, 49, 1

Yellowish Tan is #FCFC81 in HEX — rgb(252, 252, 129), hsl(60°, 95%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 49%, 1%).

Yellowish Tan pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 95%, 75%. 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#FCFC81

RGB252, 252, 129

HSL60°, 95%, 75%

HSV60°, 49%, 99%

CMYK0, 0, 49, 1

Decimal16579713

CSS RGBrgb(252, 252, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 95%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 5 · #FFF47C

Behr

Pear 400A-3

ΔE 6.2 · #EDF985

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 8.6 · #E2E566

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 9.1 · #ECE678

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 9.9 · #FFED80

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 10 · #FFEB7A

Dulux

Succulent S19H5

ΔE 11.8 · #DDDA65

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 12.5 · #E1DD73

Valspar

Citrus Tickle 6008-9C

ΔE 12.7 · #DAD969

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 16 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 17.3 · #C3D263

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 18.2 · #E1CC4F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 18.5 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 18.9 · #FED95D

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 23.7 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#FCFC81

#8383FC

Analogous

#FCBF83

#FCFC81

#BFFC83

Triadic

#FCFC81

#83FCFC

#FC83FC

Split-Complementary

#FCFC81

#83BFFC

#BF83FC

Tetradic

#FCFC81

#83FCBF

#8383FC

#FC83BF

Monochromatic

#E0E006

#FAFA38

#FCFC81

#FEFECD

#FEFEE6

Rectangle

#FCFC81

#83FC83

#8383FC

#FC83FC

Compound

#FCFC81

#BFFC83

#8383FC

#BF83FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCFC9C

#F8F8BA

#F8F8DA

Darker

#FFFF33

#D2D200

#7A7A00

Saturation

#D1D1AD

#FCFC83

#FDFD81

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCFC81

#FFF484

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCFC81

#FCFC99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCFC81

#FFEEF7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Yellowish Tan 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

#FCEA7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCFC81

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEFA0

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.

#5959ED

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: #FCFC81;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCFC81;

CSS Variable

--color-yellowish-tan: #FCFC81;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'yellowish-tan': '#FCFC81' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCFC81] text-[#FCFC81]

SCSS

$yellowish-tan: #FCFC81;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCFC81?

#FCFC81 is Yellowish Tan, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCFC81 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Yellowish Tan?

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

What colors pair well with Yellowish Tan?

Yellowish Tan 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 Yellowish Tan?

You can download Yellowish Tan 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 Yellowish Tan?

The hex code is #FCFC81. In RGB it's 252, 252, 129, and in HSL it's 60°, 95%, 75%.

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