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Fall Gold

#FFBC35

RGB 255, 188, 53 · HSL 40°, 100%, 60% · CMYK 0, 26, 79, 0

Fall Gold is #FFBC35 in HEX — rgb(255, 188, 53), hsl(40°, 100%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 79%, 0%).

Fall Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 100%, 60%. 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#FFBC35

RGB255, 188, 53

HSL40°, 100%, 60%

HSV40°, 79%, 100%

CMYK0, 26, 79, 0

Decimal16759861

CSS RGBrgb(255, 188, 53)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 100%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

Exact match

Dulux

Sunrise Yellow SB7B4

ΔE 1.1 · #FFBA33

Dunn-Edwards

Vibrant Honey DE5314

ΔE 1.6 · #FFBD31

Behr

Twenty Carat 310B-6

ΔE 1.8 · #FFB935

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 1.9 · #FFBA38

Valspar

Sunspark 3010-2

ΔE 2.2 · #FFBC2E

Hallman-Lindsay

Glowing Lantern 941

ΔE 2.7 · #FBB736

Vista Paint

Glowing Lantern C-940

ΔE 3.1 · #F8B635

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 2018-30

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB32A

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 7.2 · #F8AC1D

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 8.1 · #FECA43

RAL

Melon Yellow 1028

ΔE 9.3 · #F4A900

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 10 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 10.5 · #FDAD00

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 12.6 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 21.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#FFBC35

#3377FF

Analogous

#FF5533

#FFBC35

#DDFF33

Triadic

#FFBC35

#33FFBB

#BB33FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBC35

#33DDFF

#5533FF

Tetradic

#FFBC35

#33FF55

#3377FF

#FF33DD

Monochromatic

#996600

#E69900

#FFBC35

#FFD480

#FFEECC

Rectangle

#FFBC35

#77FF33

#3377FF

#BB33FF

Compound

#FFBC35

#DDFF33

#3377FF

#5533FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC95C

#F6D38E

#F4E4C2

Darker

#F5A300

#A87000

#624100

Saturation

#B8A37A

#FFBB33

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBC35

#E5D031

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBC35

#CACA57

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBC35

#FFB1BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fall Gold 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

#FFBA43

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBC35

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBF67

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.

#1E61E6

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: #FFBC35;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBC35;

CSS Variable

--color-fall-gold: #FFBC35;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fall-gold': '#FFBC35' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBC35] text-[#FFBC35]

SCSS

$fall-gold: #FFBC35;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBC35?

#FFBC35 is Fall Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBC35 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fall Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Fall Gold?

Fall Gold 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 Fall Gold?

You can download Fall Gold 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 Fall Gold?

The hex code is #FFBC35. In RGB it's 255, 188, 53, and in HSL it's 40°, 100%, 60%.

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