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Popcorn

#FDEAB7

RGB 253, 234, 183 · HSL 44°, 95%, 85% · CMYK 0, 8, 28, 1

Popcorn is #FDEAB7 in HEX — rgb(253, 234, 183), hsl(44°, 95%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 1%).

Popcorn pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 95%, 85%. 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#FDEAB7

RGB253, 234, 183

HSL44°, 95%, 85%

HSV44°, 28%, 99%

CMYK0, 8, 28, 1

Decimal16640695

CSS RGBrgb(253, 234, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 95%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Popcorn 310

Exact match

Dulux

Tinker Light S16G1

ΔE 0.8 · #FBEAB7

Behr

September Morning P270-2

ΔE 0.8 · #FFEAB7

Vista Paint

Tangerine Twist K-549

ΔE 1.1 · #FFEDBA

Kilz

Cream Gold LE180-02

ΔE 1.2 · #FDE9B4

Dunn-Edwards

Solar Wind DEC733

ΔE 1.5 · #FCE9B9

Valspar

Summer Wish 3005-2B

ΔE 1.5 · #FDEAB4

Hallman-Lindsay

Hawaiian Cream 860

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE8B8

Sherwin-Williams

They call it Mellow SW9015

ΔE 2.5 · #FBE4B3

PPG

Banana Brulee 1214-3

ΔE 2.6 · #F7EAB9

IKEA

IKEA037 37

ΔE 2.8 · #FDE5B0

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 3 · #FBEFBB

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 3.9 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 7.3 · #EFDBB3

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.6 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#FDEAB7

#B4C8FD

Analogous

#FDC5B4

#FDEAB7

#ECFDB4

Triadic

#FDEAB7

#B4FDEA

#EAB4FD

Split-Complementary

#FDEAB7

#B4ECFD

#C5B4FD

Tetradic

#FDEAB7

#B4FDC5

#B4C8FD

#FDB4EC

Monochromatic

#F9BF1F

#FBD46A

#FDEAB7

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FDEAB7

#C8FDB4

#B4C8FD

#EAB4FD

Compound

#FDEAB7

#ECFDB4

#B4C8FD

#C5B4FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDEEC3

#FBF1D6

#FBF6E9

Darker

#FFD35C

#EEAF00

#8B6600

Saturation

#E4DECE

#FDEAB4

#FEEAB3

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDEAB7

#F9EDB8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDEAB7

#EDEDBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDEAB7

#FFE3E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Popcorn 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

#FDDCA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDEAB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE1C9

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.

#809EF1

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: #FDEAB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDEAB7;

CSS Variable

--color-popcorn: #FDEAB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'popcorn': '#FDEAB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDEAB7] text-[#FDEAB7]

SCSS

$popcorn: #FDEAB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDEAB7?

#FDEAB7 is Popcorn, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDEAB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Popcorn?

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

What colors pair well with Popcorn?

Popcorn 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 Popcorn?

You can download Popcorn 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 Popcorn?

The hex code is #FDEAB7. In RGB it's 253, 234, 183, and in HSL it's 44°, 95%, 85%.

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