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Lemon Yellow

#C7B446

RGB 199, 180, 70 · HSL 51°, 54%, 53% · CMYK 0, 10, 65, 22

Lemon Yellow is #C7B446 in HEX — rgb(199, 180, 70), hsl(51°, 54%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 65%, 22%).

Lemon Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 54%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#C7B446

RGB199, 180, 70

HSL51°, 54%, 53%

HSV51°, 65%, 78%

CMYK0, 10, 65, 22

Decimal13087814

CSS RGBrgb(199, 180, 70)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 54%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Hep Green SW6704

ΔE 1.6 · #C4B146

Dunn-Edwards

Pesto DE5474

ΔE 3 · #C1B23E

Benjamin Moore

Bright 371

ΔE 4.2 · #CEBD48

Vista Paint

September Sun K-457

ΔE 4.4 · #D0BE55

Valspar

Spring Moss 3007-3A

ΔE 5.5 · #D8BC4B

Behr

Champagne Grape BIC-41

ΔE 6.6 · #C1BC4B

Dulux

Cavelli Islands NZ10C6

ΔE 7.4 · #D6BF43

Hallman-Lindsay

Rain Slicker 801

ΔE 7.6 · #BCA849

PPG

Parachute 1218-5

ΔE 8.1 · #BEB755

Colorhouse

Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05

ΔE 8.5 · #C9B156

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.7 · #DBB651

Kilz

Fresh Avocado LF140-02

ΔE 12.8 · #BAA24E

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.9 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 14 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 19.3 · #FFD880

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C7B446

#465AC8

Analogous

#C87446

#C7B446

#9BC846

Triadic

#C7B446

#46C8B4

#B446C8

Split-Complementary

#C7B446

#469BC8

#7446C8

Tetradic

#C7B446

#46C874

#465AC8

#C8469B

Monochromatic

#5A511B

#95862D

#C7B446

#D9CC81

#EBE4BC

Rectangle

#C7B446

#5AC846

#465AC8

#B446C8

Compound

#C7B446

#9BC846

#465AC8

#7446C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3C36B

#D8CE96

#E5E0C5

Darker

#A9972F

#76691E

#463E10

Saturation

#9B9574

#C8B446

#E3C82B

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

2.09:1

Fail

vs Black

10.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C7B446

#C6B547

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C7B446

#B7B75E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C7B446

#CBA9B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Yellow 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

#D5B450

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C7B446

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2B974

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE9

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.

#3E4EA8

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: #C7B446;

CSS — background

background-color: #C7B446;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-yellow: #C7B446;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-yellow': '#C7B446' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C7B446] text-[#C7B446]

SCSS

$lemon-yellow: #C7B446;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C7B446?

#C7B446 is Lemon Yellow, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C7B446 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Yellow?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Yellow?

Lemon Yellow 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 Lemon Yellow?

You can download Lemon 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 Lemon Yellow?

The hex code is #C7B446. In RGB it's 199, 180, 70, and in HSL it's 51°, 54%, 53%.

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