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Pickled Lemon

#DDCC11

RGB 221, 204, 17 · HSL 55°, 86%, 47% · CMYK 0, 8, 92, 13

Pickled Lemon is #DDCC11 in HEX — rgb(221, 204, 17), hsl(55°, 86%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 92%, 13%).

Pickled Lemon pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 55°, 86%, 47%. 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#DDCC11

RGB221, 204, 17

HSL55°, 86%, 47%

HSV55°, 92%, 87%

CMYK0, 8, 92, 13

Decimal14535697

CSS RGBrgb(221, 204, 17)

CSS HSLhsl(55, 86%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chartreuse DEA123

ΔE 4.2 · #DAD000

Dulux

Birdie S18H9 · SB8A3

ΔE 6.5 · #E9DD24

Behr

Radiant Sun P310-6

ΔE 6.8 · #EFD433

Vista Paint

Miss Marigold K-432

ΔE 7 · #CDBC09

Benjamin Moore

Eve 2024-20

ΔE 7.4 · #CDBC0F

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 7.8 · #CCC921

RAL

Colza Yellow 1021

ΔE 8.2 · #F3DA0B

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 9.7 · #E6D943

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolk 844

ΔE 10.5 · #EFC700

Valspar

Lime Passion 6008-10C

ΔE 10.8 · #C5C225

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.8 · #FAD140

Sherwin-Williams

Daisy SW6910

ΔE 14.2 · #FED340

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 16.4 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 26.4 · #FFBA38

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 30.5 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#DDCC11

#1122DF

Analogous

#DF6711

#DDCC11

#89DF11

Triadic

#DDCC11

#11DFCE

#CE11DF

Split-Complementary

#DDCC11

#1189DF

#6711DF

Tetradic

#DDCC11

#11DF67

#1122DF

#DF1189

Monochromatic

#514A06

#988C0B

#DDCC11

#F1E44B

#F7EE92

Rectangle

#DDCC11

#22DF11

#1122DF

#CE11DF

Compound

#DDCC11

#89DF11

#1122DF

#6711DF

Variations

Lighter

#F0E036

#E9DF73

#ECE7B3

Darker

#B6A809

#807604

#4C4600

Saturation

#979259

#DFCE11

#E7D508

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDCC11

#E0CA18

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDCC11

#CFCF52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDCC11

#E3BDC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Pickled 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

#E5C628

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDCC11

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CB4C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1B28B0

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #DDCC11;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDCC11;

CSS Variable

--color-pickled-lemon: #DDCC11;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pickled-lemon': '#DDCC11' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDCC11] text-[#DDCC11]

SCSS

$pickled-lemon: #DDCC11;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDCC11?

#DDCC11 is Pickled Lemon, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DDCC11 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pickled Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Pickled Lemon?

Pickled 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 Pickled Lemon?

You can download Pickled 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 Pickled Lemon?

The hex code is #DDCC11. In RGB it's 221, 204, 17, and in HSL it's 55°, 86%, 47%.

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