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Goldenrod Yellow

#FFCE8F

RGB 255, 206, 143 · HSL 34°, 100%, 78% · CMYK 0, 19, 44, 0

Goldenrod Yellow is #FFCE8F in HEX — rgb(255, 206, 143), hsl(34°, 100%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 44%, 0%).

Goldenrod Yellow pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 100%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FFCE8F

RGB255, 206, 143

HSL34°, 100%, 78%

HSV34°, 44%, 100%

CMYK0, 19, 44, 0

Decimal16764559

CSS RGBrgb(255, 206, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 100%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Full Bloom HDC-SP14-7

ΔE 1.7 · #FFD193

Benjamin Moore

Honey 144

ΔE 1.9 · #FDD08F

Valspar

Apricot Butter 2005-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #FFCA8C

Dulux

Facemark S12H4

ΔE 2.8 · #F7CB89

Vista Paint

Mirasol Paula K-579

ΔE 2.9 · #FFD096

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 2.9 · #FFD28E

Kilz

Glaze Gold LD250-01

ΔE 3 · #FED391

Dutch Boy

Pure Ivory VS-9213

ΔE 3.1 · #F7CA87

Sherwin-Williams

Afterglow SW6667

ΔE 3.5 · #F6CD8E

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunset In Italy 911

ΔE 4.4 · #F0C484

PPG

Chunk Of Cheddar 1204-5

ΔE 4.5 · #F9C982

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 5.3 · #FCC792

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 7.3 · #F2CF86

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.5 · #FCBA7D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.7 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#FFCE8F

#8FBFFF

Analogous

#FF968F

#FFCE8F

#F8FF8F

Triadic

#FFCE8F

#8FFFCE

#CE8FFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCE8F

#8FF8FF

#968FFF

Tetradic

#FFCE8F

#8FFF96

#8FBFFF

#FF8FF8

Monochromatic

#F58B00

#FFAD42

#FFCE8F

#FFF0DB

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFCE8F

#BFFF8F

#8FBFFF

#CE8FFF

Compound

#FFCE8F

#F8FF8F

#8FBFFF

#968FFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD8A5

#FAE1C1

#F9EDDE

Darker

#FFAC3F

#DB7C00

#7F4800

Saturation

#D8C9B6

#FFCE8F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCE8F

#EBDC8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCE8F

#D7D799

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCE8F

#FFC7CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Goldenrod Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FFC786

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCE8F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCCAB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#64A0EE

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 · 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 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: #FFCE8F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCE8F;

CSS Variable

--color-goldenrod-yellow: #FFCE8F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'goldenrod-yellow': '#FFCE8F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCE8F] text-[#FFCE8F]

SCSS

$goldenrod-yellow: #FFCE8F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCE8F?

#FFCE8F is Goldenrod Yellow, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCE8F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Goldenrod Yellow?

Goldenrod Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Goldenrod Yellow?

Goldenrod Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Goldenrod Yellow?

You can download Goldenrod Yellow 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 Goldenrod Yellow?

The hex code is #FFCE8F. In RGB it's 255, 206, 143, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 78%.

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