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Golden Delight

#FECA2A

RGB 254, 202, 42 · HSL 45°, 99%, 58% · CMYK 0, 20, 83, 0

Golden Delight is #FECA2A in HEX — rgb(254, 202, 42), hsl(45°, 99%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 83%, 0%).

Golden Delight pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 99%, 58%. 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#FECA2A

RGB254, 202, 42

HSL45°, 99%, 58%

HSV45°, 83%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 83, 0

Decimal16697898

CSS RGBrgb(254, 202, 42)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 99%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Golden Delight 3005-1A

Exact match

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 0.6 · #FFCA2C

Benjamin Moore

Abstracta 322

ΔE 1.4 · #FFCB26

Dunn-Edwards

Bumblebee DE5342

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC82A

Vista Paint

Goldfinch K-545

ΔE 1.6 · #FFC82B

Behr

English Daisy P290-6

ΔE 1.6 · #FFC82B

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 2.3 · #FBCC2A

Sherwin-Williams

Cheerful SW6903

ΔE 2.3 · #FFC723

Hallman-Lindsay

Peeps 857

ΔE 3.6 · #FFCF38

PPG

Rise-n-shine 1206-7

ΔE 4.1 · #FFC632

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 7 · #F5D033

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 7.4 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 7.9 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 12.4 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 21.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 25.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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 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

#FECA2A

#2A5FFE

Analogous

#FE5F2A

#FECA2A

#C9FE2A

Triadic

#FECA2A

#2AFEC9

#C92AFE

Split-Complementary

#FECA2A

#2AC9FE

#5F2AFE

Tetradic

#FECA2A

#2AFE5F

#2A5FFE

#FE2AC9

Monochromatic

#8E6B01

#DAA401

#FECA2A

#FEDC76

#FFF0C2

Rectangle

#FECA2A

#5FFE2A

#2A5FFE

#C92AFE

Compound

#FECA2A

#C9FE2A

#2A5FFE

#5F2AFE

Variations

Lighter

#FED454

#F5DA89

#F3E7C0

Darker

#EDB100

#A37A00

#5F4700

Saturation

#B4A474

#FEC92A

#FEC929

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FECA2A

#EDD628

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FECA2A

#D4D458

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FECA2A

#FFBDC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Golden Delight 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

#FEC43B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FECA2A

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBC95F

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.

#194BE2

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: #FECA2A;

CSS — background

background-color: #FECA2A;

CSS Variable

--color-golden-delight: #FECA2A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'golden-delight': '#FECA2A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FECA2A] text-[#FECA2A]

SCSS

$golden-delight: #FECA2A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FECA2A?

#FECA2A is Golden Delight, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FECA2A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Golden Delight?

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

What colors pair well with Golden Delight?

Golden Delight 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 Delight?

You can download Golden Delight 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 Delight?

The hex code is #FECA2A. In RGB it's 254, 202, 42, and in HSL it's 45°, 99%, 58%.

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