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Capricorn Golden Key

#FECB51

RGB 254, 203, 81 · HSL 42°, 99%, 66% · CMYK 0, 20, 68, 0

Capricorn Golden Key is #FECB51 in HEX — rgb(254, 203, 81), hsl(42°, 99%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 68%, 0%).

Capricorn Golden Key pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 99%, 66%. 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#FECB51

RGB254, 203, 81

HSL42°, 99%, 66%

HSV42°, 68%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 68, 0

Decimal16698193

CSS RGBrgb(254, 203, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 99%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Decisive Yellow SW6902

ΔE 1.7 · #FDCC4E

Dunn-Edwards

Melted Butter DE5313

ΔE 1.9 · #FFCF53

Hallman-Lindsay

Dandy Lion 829

ΔE 2.2 · #FACC51

Valspar

Golden Promise 3003-1C

ΔE 2.7 · #FFD052

Behr

Smiley Face P260-6

ΔE 2.8 · #FFC74B

Benjamin Moore

Imperial 314

ΔE 2.9 · #FDC651

Vista Paint

Somerton K-505

ΔE 3.3 · #F6CA51

PPG

Fuzzy Navel 1206-6

ΔE 3.9 · #FFD15C

Dulux

Buzz S15H7

ΔE 4.6 · #F0C041

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 5.2 · #FECA43

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 9.3 · #FAD140

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.7 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 12.6 · #FFCA2C

RAL

Saffron Yellow 1017

ΔE 13.1 · #F5D033

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 13.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#FECB51

#5286FE

Analogous

#FE7552

#FECB51

#DCFE52

Triadic

#FECB51

#52FECB

#CB52FE

Split-Complementary

#FECB51

#52DCFE

#7552FE

Tetradic

#FECB51

#52FE75

#5286FE

#FE52DC

Monochromatic

#B78001

#FEB406

#FECB51

#FFE29F

#FFF7E6

Rectangle

#FECB51

#86FE52

#5286FE

#CB52FE

Compound

#FECB51

#DCFE52

#5286FE

#7552FE

Variations

Lighter

#FED575

#F7DC9F

#F6E9CC

Darker

#FFB70E

#B98200

#6C4B00

Saturation

#C2B38F

#FECB52

#FFCB52

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FECB51

#EDD850

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FECB51

#D5D56C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FECB51

#FFBFCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Capricorn Golden Key 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

#FEC558

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FECB51

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBCA7C

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.

#356BE9

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: #FECB51;

CSS — background

background-color: #FECB51;

CSS Variable

--color-capricorn-golden-key: #FECB51;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'capricorn-golden-key': '#FECB51' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FECB51] text-[#FECB51]

SCSS

$capricorn-golden-key: #FECB51;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FECB51?

#FECB51 is Capricorn Golden Key, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FECB51 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Capricorn Golden Key?

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

What colors pair well with Capricorn Golden Key?

Capricorn Golden Key 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 Capricorn Golden Key?

You can download Capricorn Golden Key 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 Capricorn Golden Key?

The hex code is #FECB51. In RGB it's 254, 203, 81, and in HSL it's 42°, 99%, 66%.

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