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Bitter Lemon

#D2DB32

RGB 210, 219, 50 · HSL 63°, 70%, 53% · CMYK 4, 0, 77, 14

Bitter Lemon is #D2DB32 in HEX — rgb(210, 219, 50), hsl(63°, 70%, 53%), cmyk(4%, 0%, 77%, 14%).

Bitter Lemon pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 63°, 70%, 53%. 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#D2DB32

RGB210, 219, 50

HSL63°, 70%, 53%

HSV63°, 77%, 86%

CMYK4, 0, 77, 14

Decimal13818674

CSS RGBrgb(210, 219, 50)

CSS HSLhsl(63, 70%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 3 · #C8D62D

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 4 · #C6D624

Behr

Anime P340-5

ΔE 4 · #C5D525

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 6 · #D3D713

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 6.3 · #D5E838

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.9 · #CCC921

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 9.9 · #B2C216

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 10.2 · #D4CF3E

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 10.8 · #E6D943

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 14.9 · #F8F32B

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 15.4 · #EDEB00

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 17.3 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 18.5 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 22.8 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 26.4 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.1 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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 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

#D2DB32

#3C33DB

Analogous

#DB9033

#D2DB32

#7FDB33

Triadic

#D2DB32

#33D3DB

#DB33D3

Split-Complementary

#D2DB32

#337FDB

#9033DB

Tetradic

#D2DB32

#33DB90

#3C33DB

#DB337F

Monochromatic

#606412

#9EA51D

#D2DB32

#E1E774

#EFF2B5

Rectangle

#D2DB32

#33DB3C

#3C33DB

#DB33D3

Compound

#D2DB32

#7FDB33

#3C33DB

#9033DB

Variations

Lighter

#DCE25C

#DEE28C

#E8EAC0

Darker

#B4BC1D

#7E8411

#4B4E08

Saturation

#9EA06E

#D3DB33

#E3ED21

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2DB32

#E5CF39

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2DB32

#DADA61

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2DB32

#DACBD5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Bitter Lemon 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

#DDD141

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2DB32

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAD665

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEDE8

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.

#352FB7

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: #D2DB32;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2DB32;

CSS Variable

--color-bitter-lemon: #D2DB32;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bitter-lemon': '#D2DB32' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2DB32] text-[#D2DB32]

SCSS

$bitter-lemon: #D2DB32;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2DB32?

#D2DB32 is Bitter Lemon, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D2DB32 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bitter Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Bitter Lemon?

Bitter Lemon 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 Bitter Lemon?

You can download Bitter Lemon 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 Bitter Lemon?

The hex code is #D2DB32. In RGB it's 210, 219, 50, and in HSL it's 63°, 70%, 53%.

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