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Pale Gold

#FDDE6C

RGB 253, 222, 108 · HSL 47°, 97%, 71% · CMYK 0, 12, 57, 1

Pale Gold is #FDDE6C in HEX — rgb(253, 222, 108), hsl(47°, 97%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 57%, 1%).

Pale Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 97%, 71%. 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#FDDE6C

RGB253, 222, 108

HSL47°, 97%, 71%

HSV47°, 57%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 57, 1

Decimal16637548

CSS RGBrgb(253, 222, 108)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 97%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Spirited Yellow P290-4

ΔE 0.4 · #FEDF6D

Valspar

Golden Haze 3006-1C

ΔE 2.1 · #F8D866

Vista Paint

Country Sun K-474

ΔE 2.2 · #FFE372

Benjamin Moore

Amarillo 320

ΔE 2.3 · #FEDB67

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Nectar DE5347

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDA68

PPG

Mariposa 17-17

ΔE 3.4 · #FCD766

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 3.5 · #F4D96C

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 3.5 · #F2D964

Dulux

Sunbound S16H5

ΔE 4.1 · #F9D464

Hallman-Lindsay

Sun's Glory 841

ΔE 4.8 · #FDE164

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 5.7 · #FED95D

Kilz

Lemonette LE250-02

ΔE 8.4 · #FBD473

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 9.3 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 12 · #FFD880

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 13 · #EABE5B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#FDDE6C

#6D8CFD

Analogous

#FD966D

#FDDE6C

#D4FD6D

Triadic

#FDDE6C

#6DFDDE

#DE6DFD

Split-Complementary

#FDDE6C

#6DD4FD

#966DFD

Tetradic

#FDDE6C

#6DFD96

#6D8CFD

#FD6DD4

Monochromatic

#CEA203

#FCCC22

#FDDE6C

#FEEFB9

#FFF9E6

Rectangle

#FDDE6C

#8CFD6D

#6D8CFD

#DE6DFD

Compound

#FDDE6C

#D4FD6D

#6D8CFD

#966DFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE48A

#F7E7AE

#F7EFD4

Darker

#FFCF23

#C79C00

#745B00

Saturation

#CBC1A0

#FDDE6D

#FEDE6C

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDE6C

#F6E26D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDE6C

#E4E483

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDE6C

#FFD2DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pale 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

#FDD36C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDE6C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD890

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#496CEB

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: #FDDE6C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDE6C;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-gold: #FDDE6C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-gold': '#FDDE6C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDE6C] text-[#FDDE6C]

SCSS

$pale-gold: #FDDE6C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDE6C?

#FDDE6C is Pale Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDE6C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Gold?

Pale 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 Pale Gold?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Gold?

The hex code is #FDDE6C. In RGB it's 253, 222, 108, and in HSL it's 47°, 97%, 71%.

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