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Summer Gold

#FDD25D

RGB 253, 210, 93 · HSL 44°, 98%, 68% · CMYK 0, 17, 63, 1

Summer Gold is #FDD25D in HEX — rgb(253, 210, 93), hsl(44°, 98%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 63%, 1%).

Summer Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 98%, 68%. 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#FDD25D

RGB253, 210, 93

HSL44°, 98%, 68%

HSV44°, 63%, 99%

CMYK0, 17, 63, 1

Decimal16634461

CSS RGBrgb(253, 210, 93)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 98%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

Exact match

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 0.8 · #FBD05C

Dunn-Edwards

Rubber Ducky DE5390

ΔE 1.4 · #FACF58

Vista Paint

Evening Star C-952

ΔE 1.8 · #FFD261

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Star 953

ΔE 2 · #FFD160

Dulux

Victoria Street NZ10C5

ΔE 2.4 · #F6CD55

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 2.7 · #FFCF5E

Benjamin Moore

American 2019-40

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD867

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 4.2 · #FED95D

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 5.9 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.1 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 8.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.2 · #EABE5B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.3 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.6 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 14 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#FDD25D

#5D88FD

Analogous

#FD835D

#FDD25D

#D8FD5D

Triadic

#FDD25D

#5DFDD3

#D35DFD

Split-Complementary

#FDD25D

#5DD8FD

#835DFD

Tetradic

#FDD25D

#5DFD83

#5D88FD

#FD5DD8

Monochromatic

#C08D02

#FDBE12

#FDD25D

#FEE7A9

#FFF8E6

Rectangle

#FDD25D

#88FD5D

#5D88FD

#D35DFD

Compound

#FDD25D

#D8FD5D

#5D88FD

#835DFD

Variations

Lighter

#FEDC7E

#F7E1A5

#F6ECCF

Darker

#FFC116

#BF8C00

#6F5100

Saturation

#C5B995

#FDD35D

#FED35D

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDD25D

#F0DB5D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDD25D

#DADA75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDD25D

#FFC6D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Summer 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

#FDCA61

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDD25D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EACF85

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.

#3D6BE9

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: #FDD25D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDD25D;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-gold: #FDD25D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-gold': '#FDD25D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDD25D] text-[#FDD25D]

SCSS

$summer-gold: #FDD25D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDD25D?

#FDD25D is Summer Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDD25D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Summer Gold?

Summer 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 Summer Gold?

You can download Summer 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 Summer Gold?

The hex code is #FDD25D. In RGB it's 253, 210, 93, and in HSL it's 44°, 98%, 68%.

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