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Bachimitsu Gold

#FDDEA5

RGB 253, 222, 165 · HSL 39°, 96%, 82% · CMYK 0, 12, 35, 1

Bachimitsu Gold is #FDDEA5 in HEX — rgb(253, 222, 165), hsl(39°, 96%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 35%, 1%).

Bachimitsu Gold pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 96%, 82%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FDDEA5

RGB253, 222, 165

HSL39°, 96%, 82%

HSV39°, 35%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 35, 1

Decimal16637605

CSS RGBrgb(253, 222, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 96%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Organza DE5220

ΔE 0.9 · #FFDEA6

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2017-50

ΔE 1.2 · #FFDEA7

PPG

Honey Bee 1205-4

ΔE 1.2 · #FCDFA4

Hallman-Lindsay

First Day Of School 924

ΔE 1.5 · #FADBA0

Vista Paint

Western Sky C-909

ΔE 1.9 · #F9DCA6

Behr

Corn Stalk M290-3

ΔE 1.9 · #FDDBA0

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 1.9 · #F9D9A2

Valspar

Maple Cream 3003-4B

ΔE 2 · #FDDDA8

Sherwin-Williams

Solé SW6896

ΔE 2.5 · #F7DDA1

Dulux

Open Sesame S14G2

ΔE 3 · #F8DFA9

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 3.2 · #F7D99B

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.1 · #F4DEA8

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 4.2 · #FDE5B0

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.7 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 11.4 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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 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

#FDDEA5

#A5C4FD

Analogous

#FDB2A5

#FDDEA5

#F0FDA5

Triadic

#FDDEA5

#A5FDDE

#DEA5FD

Split-Complementary

#FDDEA5

#A5F0FD

#B2A5FD

Tetradic

#FDDEA5

#A5FDB2

#A5C4FD

#FDA5F0

Monochromatic

#FAA80F

#FCC35A

#FDDEA5

#FEF6E6

Rectangle

#FDDEA5

#C4FDA5

#A5C4FD

#DEA5FD

Compound

#FDDEA5

#F0FDA5

#A5C4FD

#B2A5FD

Variations

Lighter

#FEE5B7

#FAEACD

#FAF2E4

Darker

#FFC250

#E69600

#865700

Saturation

#DED5C4

#FDDEA5

#FEDFA4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDEA5

#F2E5A5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDEA5

#E4E4AE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDEA5

#FFD7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Bachimitsu Gold reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FDD397

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDEA5

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD8BB

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.

#749FF0

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: #FDDEA5;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDEA5;

CSS Variable

--color-bachimitsu-gold: #FDDEA5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bachimitsu-gold': '#FDDEA5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDEA5] text-[#FDDEA5]

SCSS

$bachimitsu-gold: #FDDEA5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDEA5?

#FDDEA5 is Bachimitsu Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDEA5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bachimitsu Gold?

Bachimitsu Gold works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Bachimitsu Gold?

Bachimitsu Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Bachimitsu Gold?

You can download Bachimitsu 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 Bachimitsu Gold?

The hex code is #FDDEA5. In RGB it's 253, 222, 165, and in HSL it's 39°, 96%, 82%.

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