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Faded Sunlight

#FDCF6A

RGB 253, 207, 106 · HSL 41°, 97%, 70% · CMYK 0, 18, 58, 1

Faded Sunlight is #FDCF6A in HEX — rgb(253, 207, 106), hsl(41°, 97%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 58%, 1%).

Faded Sunlight pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 97%, 70%. 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#FDCF6A

RGB253, 207, 106

HSL41°, 97%, 70%

HSV41°, 58%, 99%

CMYK0, 18, 58, 1

Decimal16633706

CSS RGBrgb(253, 207, 106)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 97%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Nacho 2018-40

ΔE 0.7 · #FFD06C

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Crest DE5353

ΔE 2.7 · #F6CA69

Dulux

Pale Buttercup S16G5

ΔE 3 · #F3CA64

Behr

Zinnia Gold 320B-5

ΔE 3.1 · #FFD66F

Hallman-Lindsay

Bright Halo 947

ΔE 3.2 · #FFD266

Valspar

Sweet Lemon 3006-3B

ΔE 3.9 · #F2C85E

Vista Paint

Burnished Sun K-522

ΔE 3.9 · #FFCC61

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 4.2 · #FBD473

Sherwin-Williams

Golden Plumeria SW9019

ΔE 4.2 · #FBD073

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 4.5 · #FFC863

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 5.5 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.2 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 8 · #FFD880

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.8 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 10.9 · #F2D964

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14.3 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#FDCF6A

#6897FD

Analogous

#FD8468

#FDCF6A

#E1FD68

Triadic

#FDCF6A

#68FDCE

#CE68FD

Split-Complementary

#FDCF6A

#68E1FD

#8468FD

Tetradic

#FDCF6A

#68FD84

#6897FD

#FD68E1

Monochromatic

#C98A03

#FCB51D

#FDCF6A

#FEE6B4

#FFF7E6

Rectangle

#FDCF6A

#97FD68

#6897FD

#CE68FD

Compound

#FDCF6A

#E1FD68

#6897FD

#8468FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDD886

#F7DFAB

#F6EBD2

Darker

#FFB81F

#C48600

#724E00

Saturation

#C9BB9C

#FDCE68

#FECE67

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDCF6A

#EDDA6A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDCF6A

#D8D87D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDCF6A

#FFC4CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Faded Sunlight 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

#FDC86B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDCF6A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EACD8F

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.

#4579EA

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: #FDCF6A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDCF6A;

CSS Variable

--color-faded-sunlight: #FDCF6A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'faded-sunlight': '#FDCF6A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDCF6A] text-[#FDCF6A]

SCSS

$faded-sunlight: #FDCF6A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDCF6A?

#FDCF6A is Faded Sunlight, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDCF6A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Faded Sunlight?

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

What colors pair well with Faded Sunlight?

Faded Sunlight 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 Faded Sunlight?

You can download Faded Sunlight 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 Faded Sunlight?

The hex code is #FDCF6A. In RGB it's 253, 207, 106, and in HSL it's 41°, 97%, 70%.

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