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Apple Custard

#FDDFAE

RGB 253, 223, 174 · HSL 37°, 95%, 84% · CMYK 0, 12, 31, 1

Apple Custard is #FDDFAE in HEX — rgb(253, 223, 174), hsl(37°, 95%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 31%, 1%).

Apple Custard pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 95%, 84%. 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#FDDFAE

RGB253, 223, 174

HSL37°, 95%, 84%

HSV37°, 31%, 99%

CMYK0, 12, 31, 1

Decimal16637870

CSS RGBrgb(253, 223, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 95%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Peach 150

ΔE 0.8 · #FEE1B0

Dutch Boy

Lace VS-9119

ΔE 1 · #FDDDAC

Dulux

Apple Custard S13G2

ΔE 1.4 · #FADCAD

Vista Paint

Ariana K-580

ΔE 1.7 · #FFDEAB

Valspar

Apricot Mousse 3002-4B

ΔE 1.7 · #FFDEAB

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 2 · #FBDCA8

Kilz

Light Honey LD220-01

ΔE 2.3 · #FDE2B4

Hallman-Lindsay

Western Sky 910

ΔE 2.4 · #FADCA7

Dunn-Edwards

Pasta DE5331

ΔE 2.5 · #F7DFAF

Behr

Golden Nectar P250-2

ΔE 2.5 · #FFE5B2

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 3.1 · #FBE4B3

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 3.4 · #FDE5B0

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 4.1 · #F4DEA8

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 4.5 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#FDDFAE

#AFCDFD

Analogous

#FDB8AF

#FDDFAE

#F4FDAF

Triadic

#FDDFAE

#AFFDDF

#DFAFFD

Split-Complementary

#FDDFAE

#AFF4FD

#B8AFFD

Tetradic

#FDDFAE

#AFFDB8

#AFCDFD

#FDAFF4

Monochromatic

#F9A41A

#FBC165

#FDDFAE

#FEF5E6

Rectangle

#FDDFAE

#CDFDAF

#AFCDFD

#DFAFFD

Compound

#FDDFAE

#F4FDAF

#AFCDFD

#B8AFFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE6BF

#FAEBD3

#FAF3E7

Darker

#FFBF58

#EC9100

#895500

Saturation

#E2D9CB

#FDDFAF

#FEDFAE

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDDFAE

#F2E6AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDDFAE

#E4E4B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDDFAE

#FFD9DE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Apple Custard 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

#FDD49E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDDFAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD9C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#7CA8F0

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: #FDDFAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDDFAE;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-custard: #FDDFAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-custard': '#FDDFAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDDFAE] text-[#FDDFAE]

SCSS

$apple-custard: #FDDFAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDDFAE?

#FDDFAE is Apple Custard, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FDDFAE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Custard?

Apple Custard 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 Apple Custard?

Apple Custard 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 Apple Custard?

You can download Apple Custard 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 Apple Custard?

The hex code is #FDDFAE. In RGB it's 253, 223, 174, and in HSL it's 37°, 95%, 84%.

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