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Lemon Surprise

#E1BC5C

RGB 225, 188, 92 · HSL 43°, 69%, 62% · CMYK 0, 16, 59, 12

Lemon Surprise is #E1BC5C in HEX — rgb(225, 188, 92), hsl(43°, 69%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 59%, 12%).

Lemon Surprise pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 69%, 62%. 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#E1BC5C

RGB225, 188, 92

HSL43°, 69%, 62%

HSV43°, 59%, 88%

CMYK0, 16, 59, 12

Decimal14793820

CSS RGBrgb(225, 188, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 69%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Surprise 815

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lemon Surprise C-814

ΔE 1.6 · #DEBB58

Benjamin Moore

Damask CW-405

ΔE 2.6 · #DEB659

Dunn-Edwards

Candelabra DE5431

ΔE 2.7 · #E1C161

Sherwin-Williams

Quilt Gold SW6696

ΔE 3 · #EAC365

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 3.2 · #ECC363

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 3.3 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 3.7 · #EABE5B

Dulux

Port Ohope NZ10C4

ΔE 4.3 · #DEB45B

Valspar

Mustard Glaze 3006-3A

ΔE 4.3 · #E4BB53

Behr

Summer Field 370D-5

ΔE 4.5 · #E4C665

PPG

Bright Idea 1210-5

ΔE 4.5 · #ECBE63

Kilz

Equator LE150-02

ΔE 7.4 · #EBBA67

RAL

Lemon Yellow 1012

ΔE 10.4 · #C7B446

Dutch Boy

Bone Ivory VS-9225

ΔE 11.2 · #FFD880

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.5 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#E1BC5C

#5B81E1

Analogous

#E1785B

#E1BC5C

#C4E15B

Triadic

#E1BC5C

#5BE1BB

#BB5BE1

Split-Complementary

#E1BC5C

#5BC4E1

#785BE1

Tetradic

#E1BC5C

#5BE178

#5B81E1

#E15BC4

Monochromatic

#8A6A19

#CB9C25

#E1BC5C

#EDD69C

#F9F1DD

Rectangle

#E1BC5C

#81E15B

#5B81E1

#BB5BE1

Compound

#E1BC5C

#C4E15B

#5B81E1

#785BE1

Variations

Lighter

#E7C97C

#E7D4A3

#EDE4CD

Darker

#DAA623

#997415

#5B440A

Saturation

#B2A78A

#E1BB5B

#F0C24C

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1BC5C

#D6C45C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1BC5C

#C3C36F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1BC5C

#E4B2BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Surprise 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

#E8BA60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1BC5C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5BF84

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#4068CD

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: #E1BC5C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1BC5C;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-surprise: #E1BC5C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-surprise': '#E1BC5C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1BC5C] text-[#E1BC5C]

SCSS

$lemon-surprise: #E1BC5C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1BC5C?

#E1BC5C is Lemon Surprise, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E1BC5C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Surprise?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Surprise?

Lemon Surprise 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 Surprise?

You can download Lemon Surprise 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 Surprise?

The hex code is #E1BC5C. In RGB it's 225, 188, 92, and in HSL it's 43°, 69%, 62%.

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