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Aspen Gold

#FFD662

RGB 255, 214, 98 · HSL 44°, 100%, 69% · CMYK 0, 16, 62, 0

Aspen Gold is #FFD662 in HEX — rgb(255, 214, 98), hsl(44°, 100%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 62%, 0%).

Aspen Gold pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 44°, 100%, 69%. 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#FFD662

RGB255, 214, 98

HSL44°, 100%, 69%

HSV44°, 62%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 62, 0

Decimal16766562

CSS RGBrgb(255, 214, 98)

CSS HSLhsl(44, 100%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Summer Gold 3005-1B

ΔE 1.7 · #FDD25D

Benjamin Moore

American 2019-40

ΔE 1.8 · #FFD867

PPG

Beach Party 1211-6

ΔE 2.2 · #FBD05C

Vista Paint

Evening Star C-952

ΔE 2.3 · #FFD261

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Nectar DE5347

ΔE 2.5 · #FFDA68

Dulux

Sunbound S16H5

ΔE 2.8 · #F9D464

Hallman-Lindsay

Evening Star 953

ΔE 2.8 · #FFD160

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 3.7 · #FED95D

Behr

Mellow Yellow 320B-6

ΔE 3.8 · #FFCF5E

Kilz

Wake Up LH260

ΔE 6.2 · #FFD754

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 6.9 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 7.3 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 10.2 · #E1CC4F

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 10.7 · #ECC363

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.7 · #EABE5B

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 13.2 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FFD662

#618BFF

Analogous

#FF8661

#FFD662

#DAFF61

Triadic

#FFD662

#61FFD5

#D561FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD662

#61DAFF

#8661FF

Tetradic

#FFD662

#61FF86

#618BFF

#FF61DA

Monochromatic

#C79200

#FFC014

#FFD662

#FFE9AD

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFD662

#8BFF61

#618BFF

#D561FF

Compound

#FFD662

#DAFF61

#618BFF

#8661FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDD81

#F8E2A7

#F7ECD0

Darker

#FFC21B

#C28E00

#715300

Saturation

#C8BB98

#FFD561

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD662

#F3DF62

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD662

#DEDE7A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD662

#FFCAD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Aspen 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

#FFCD65

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD662

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD289

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.

#416EEA

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: #FFD662;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD662;

CSS Variable

--color-aspen-gold: #FFD662;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aspen-gold': '#FFD662' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD662] text-[#FFD662]

SCSS

$aspen-gold: #FFD662;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD662?

#FFD662 is Aspen Gold, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD662 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aspen Gold?

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

What colors pair well with Aspen Gold?

Aspen 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 Aspen Gold?

You can download Aspen 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 Aspen Gold?

The hex code is #FFD662. In RGB it's 255, 214, 98, and in HSL it's 44°, 100%, 69%.

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