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Sunlit Sand

#FDE38D

RGB 253, 227, 141 · HSL 46°, 97%, 77% · CMYK 0, 10, 44, 1

Sunlit Sand is #FDE38D in HEX — rgb(253, 227, 141), hsl(46°, 97%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 44%, 1%).

Sunlit Sand pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 97%, 77%. 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#FDE38D

RGB253, 227, 141

HSL46°, 97%, 77%

HSV46°, 44%, 99%

CMYK0, 10, 44, 1

Decimal16638861

CSS RGBrgb(253, 227, 141)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 97%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sunlit Sand K-499

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Go Go Glow 828

ΔE 1.4 · #FEE18B

Behr

Straw Hat 350B-5

ΔE 2.7 · #FDDF86

Valspar

Fruit Compote 3004-2A

ΔE 2.8 · #FFE190

IKEA

IKEA074 74

ΔE 3.5 · #FADB89

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 3.6 · #FFDF85

Dulux

Joyful S15H4

ΔE 4.1 · #FADB81

Benjamin Moore

San 360

ΔE 4.3 · #F8E890

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 4.3 · #F7E594

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 5.1 · #FFE989

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.2 · #FDED98

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 5.3 · #FCE79A

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 6.7 · #F0D181

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 6.8 · #F5D27B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 10.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 15.2 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#FDE38D

#8BA6FD

Analogous

#FDAA8B

#FDE38D

#DFFD8B

Triadic

#FDE38D

#8BFDE3

#E38BFD

Split-Complementary

#FDE38D

#8BDFFD

#AA8BFD

Tetradic

#FDE38D

#8BFDAA

#8BA6FD

#FD8BDF

Monochromatic

#ECB604

#FCD040

#FDE38D

#FEF5D7

#FFF9E6

Rectangle

#FDE38D

#A6FD8B

#8BA6FD

#E38BFD

Compound

#FDE38D

#DFFD8B

#8BA6FD

#AA8BFD

Variations

Lighter

#FEE8A3

#F9EBBF

#F8F2DD

Darker

#FFD13B

#D8A600

#7E6000

Saturation

#D5CDB3

#FDE38B

#FEE38B

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE38D

#F8E78E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE38D

#E8E89C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE38D

#FFD9E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Sunlit Sand 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

#FDD785

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE38D

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADCA9

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.

#6081ED

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: #FDE38D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE38D;

CSS Variable

--color-sunlit-sand: #FDE38D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sunlit-sand': '#FDE38D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE38D] text-[#FDE38D]

SCSS

$sunlit-sand: #FDE38D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE38D?

#FDE38D is Sunlit Sand, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE38D warm or cool?

Sunlit Sand reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sunlit Sand?

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

What colors pair well with Sunlit Sand?

Sunlit Sand 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 Sunlit Sand?

You can download Sunlit Sand 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 Sunlit Sand?

The hex code is #FDE38D. In RGB it's 253, 227, 141, and in HSL it's 46°, 97%, 77%.

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