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Golden Spell

#FEC540

RGB 254, 197, 64 · HSL 42°, 99%, 62% · CMYK 0, 22, 75, 0

Golden Spell is #FEC540 in HEX — rgb(254, 197, 64), hsl(42°, 99%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 75%, 0%).

Golden Spell pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 99%, 62%. 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#FEC540

RGB254, 197, 64

HSL42°, 99%, 62%

HSV42°, 75%, 100%

CMYK0, 22, 75, 0

Decimal16696640

CSS RGBrgb(254, 197, 64)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 99%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Spell 3004-1B

Exact match

PPG

Be Daring 1211-7

ΔE 1.9 · #FFC943

Dunn-Edwards

Corn Harvest DE5348

ΔE 2.1 · #FFC946

Dulux

Banana Boat S14H8

ΔE 2.5 · #FDC138

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 2.8 · #FECA43

Behr

Smiley Face P260-6

ΔE 3.6 · #FFC74B

Vista Paint

Antique Gold K-521

ΔE 4.4 · #F8BA38

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 5.3 · #FDCC4E

Hallman-Lindsay

Warm Fuzzies 830

ΔE 5.5 · #F5B72E

Benjamin Moore

Oxford 315

ΔE 6.2 · #FFBE47

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 6.4 · #FFBA38

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 8.1 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 8.6 · #FAD140

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 11.6 · #F5D033

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 13.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 18.2 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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 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

#FEC540

#3E78FE

Analogous

#FE653E

#FEC540

#D8FE3E

Triadic

#FEC540

#3EFEC4

#C43EFE

Split-Complementary

#FEC540

#3ED8FE

#653EFE

Tetradic

#FEC540

#3EFE65

#3E78FE

#FE3ED8

Monochromatic

#A27201

#EFA701

#FEC540

#FEDC8A

#FFF3D6

Rectangle

#FEC540

#78FE3E

#3E78FE

#C43EFE

Compound

#FEC540

#D8FE3E

#3E78FE

#653EFE

Variations

Lighter

#FED065

#F6D894

#F5E6C6

Darker

#FDB100

#AE7A00

#654700

Saturation

#BBAA81

#FEC43E

#FFC53E

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FEC540

#EAD43E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FEC540

#D0D060

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FEC540

#FFB9C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Spell 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

#FEC04B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FEC540

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC56F

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.

#2660E7

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: #FEC540;

CSS — background

background-color: #FEC540;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-spell: #FEC540;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-spell': '#FEC540' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FEC540] text-[#FEC540]

SCSS

$golden-spell: #FEC540;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FEC540?

#FEC540 is Golden Spell, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FEC540 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Spell?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Spell?

Golden Spell 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 Golden Spell?

You can download Golden Spell 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 Golden Spell?

The hex code is #FEC540. In RGB it's 254, 197, 64, and in HSL it's 42°, 99%, 62%.

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