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Golden Sand

#FCDB78

Golden Sand is a warm light color with the hex code #FCDB78. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 252, 219, 120 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 52%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Golden Sand color values

HEX
#FCDB78
RGB
252, 219, 120
HSL
45°, 96%, 73%
CMYK
0, 13, 52, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Golden Sand sits at 45° on the color wheel with 96% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 96%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Golden Sand is rendered as rgb(252, 219, 120), where the red channel dominates at 252, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Golden Sand translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 13M 52Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 13% magenta, 52% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Golden Sand

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FCDB78;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 252, 219, 120;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FCDB78',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 52%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(252, 219, 120)
rgba(252, 219, 120, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 45° on the color wheel

Elastic logo
Elastic
Google logo
Google
McDonald's logo
McDonald's
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FCDB78?
#FCDB78 is Golden Sand, a warm light color with RGB values of 252, 219, 120. It has a hue of 45°, 96% saturation, and 73% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FCDB78?
The RGB color code for #FCDB78 is rgb(252, 219, 120). This means it contains 252 red, 219 green, and 120 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Golden Sand a warm or cool color?
Golden Sand (#FCDB78) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FCDB78 in CSS?
You can use #FCDB78 in CSS with: background-color: #FCDB78; or color: #FCDB78; or as an RGB value: rgb(252, 219, 120). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 52%, 1%.

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