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Imperial

#FDC651

RGB 253, 198, 81 · HSL 41°, 98%, 65% · CMYK 0, 22, 68, 1

Imperial is #FDC651 in HEX — rgb(253, 198, 81), hsl(41°, 98%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 68%, 1%).

Imperial pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 98%, 65%. 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#FDC651

RGB253, 198, 81

HSL41°, 98%, 65%

HSV41°, 68%, 99%

CMYK0, 22, 68, 1

Decimal16631377

CSS RGBrgb(253, 198, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 98%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

Exact match

Behr

Fuzzy Duckling P270-5

ΔE 1.3 · #FFC64F

Valspar

Chickadee 3002-1B

ΔE 2.5 · #FFC34D

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Delight DE5306

ΔE 3.4 · #FFC355

Vista Paint

Orange Spark K-554

ΔE 3.8 · #FFC65A

Sherwin-Williams

Rayo de Sol SW9020

ΔE 4.2 · #F4C454

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

ΔE 4.6 · #FACC51

Dulux

Buzz S15H7

ΔE 5.3 · #F0C041

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 5.4 · #FFD15C

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7 · #FECA43

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 9.1 · #FFB953

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 9.6 · #FFBA38

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 11.9 · #FAD140

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 13.2 · #EFAE52

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13.9 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FDC651

#4E86FD

Analogous

#FD6E4E

#FDC651

#DDFD4E

Triadic

#FDC651

#4EFDC6

#C64EFD

Split-Complementary

#FDC651

#4EDDFD

#6E4EFD

Tetradic

#FDC651

#4EFD6E

#4E86FD

#FD4EDD

Monochromatic

#B17902

#FCAD03

#FDC651

#FEDE9A

#FFF7E6

Rectangle

#FDC651

#86FD4E

#4E86FD

#C64EFD

Compound

#FDC651

#DDFD4E

#4E86FD

#6E4EFD

Variations

Lighter

#FED172

#F6DA9D

#F5E8CA

Darker

#FFB10A

#B67D00

#6A4800

Saturation

#C0AF8C

#FDC64E

#FEC64D

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDC651

#E9D550

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDC651

#D1D16A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDC651

#FFBBC5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Imperial 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

#FDC158

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDC651

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAC67C

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.

#326BE8

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: #FDC651;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDC651;

CSS Variable

--color-imperial: #FDC651;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'imperial': '#FDC651' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDC651] text-[#FDC651]

SCSS

$imperial: #FDC651;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDC651?

#FDC651 is Imperial, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDC651 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Imperial?

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

What colors pair well with Imperial?

Imperial 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 Imperial?

You can download Imperial 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 Imperial?

The hex code is #FDC651. In RGB it's 253, 198, 81, and in HSL it's 41°, 98%, 65%.

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