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Calamansi

#FCFFA4

RGB 252, 255, 164 · HSL 62°, 100%, 82% · CMYK 1, 0, 36, 0

Calamansi is #FCFFA4 in HEX — rgb(252, 255, 164), hsl(62°, 100%, 82%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 36%, 0%).

Calamansi pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 100%, 82%. 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#FCFFA4

RGB252, 255, 164

HSL62°, 100%, 82%

HSV62°, 36%, 100%

CMYK1, 0, 36, 0

Decimal16580516

CSS RGBrgb(252, 255, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 100%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Slice DE5402

ΔE 4.6 · #FFFBA8

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2025-50

ΔE 6.4 · #F1F1A0

Behr

Lily Bulb P320-3

ΔE 6.6 · #F3EE99

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Tail 848

ΔE 7.5 · #FFF29D

IKEA

IKEA111 111

ΔE 7.8 · #F7EE9C

Dulux

Orchid Hue S19H3

ΔE 8.8 · #E8E999

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 8.9 · #F8EB97

Vista Paint

Yellow Tail C-847

ΔE 8.9 · #FFEF9A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.2 · #FDED98

Valspar

Lime Mousse 6008-9B

ΔE 9.5 · #E2E48F

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 9.7 · #F1E99B

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 11.8 · #F7E594

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 15.4 · #DBE8A7

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 15.7 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 17.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 21.9 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

95/100

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

#FCFFA4

#A6A3FF

Analogous

#FFD4A3

#FCFFA4

#CEFFA3

Triadic

#FCFFA4

#A3FCFF

#FFA3FC

Split-Complementary

#FCFFA4

#A3CEFF

#D4A3FF

Tetradic

#FCFFA4

#A3FFD4

#A6A3FF

#FFA3CE

Monochromatic

#F7FF0A

#F9FF57

#FCFFA4

#FEFFE5

Rectangle

#FCFFA4

#A3FFA6

#A6A3FF

#FFA3FC

Compound

#FCFFA4

#CEFFA3

#A6A3FF

#D4A3FF

Variations

Lighter

#FDFFB6

#F9FBCC

#F9FAE4

Darker

#F9FF50

#DEE600

#818600

Saturation

#DEDFC3

#FCFFA3

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

1.05:1

Fail

vs Black

19.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCFFA4

#FFF7A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCFFA4

#FEFEB3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCFFA4

#FFF3FB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Calamansi 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

#FCEC96

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCFFA4

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAF1BA

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.

#7874F0

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: #FCFFA4;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCFFA4;

CSS Variable

--color-calamansi: #FCFFA4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calamansi': '#FCFFA4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCFFA4] text-[#FCFFA4]

SCSS

$calamansi: #FCFFA4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCFFA4?

#FCFFA4 is Calamansi, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCFFA4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calamansi?

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

What colors pair well with Calamansi?

Calamansi 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 Calamansi?

You can download Calamansi 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 Calamansi?

The hex code is #FCFFA4. In RGB it's 252, 255, 164, and in HSL it's 62°, 100%, 82%.

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