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Lemon Lime

#E4C000

RGB 228, 192, 0 · HSL 51°, 100%, 45% · CMYK 0, 16, 100, 11

Lemon Lime is #E4C000 in HEX — rgb(228, 192, 0), hsl(51°, 100%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 11%).

Lemon Lime pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 45%. 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#E4C000

RGB228, 192, 0

HSL51°, 100%, 45%

HSV51°, 100%, 89%

CMYK0, 16, 100, 11

Decimal14991360

CSS RGBrgb(228, 192, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lemon Lime 390B-7

Exact match

RAL

Signal Yellow 1003

ΔE 1.6 · #E5BE01

Vista Paint

Cha Cha K-1202

ΔE 3.5 · #EEC400

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolk 844

ΔE 3.9 · #EFC700

Benjamin Moore

Yolk 2023-10

ΔE 4.5 · #EDCA01

Dunn-Edwards

Soleil DE5419

ΔE 6.7 · #E9CB2E

Valspar

Tangy 3008-1A

ΔE 6.9 · #FBD12B

Dulux

Sulphur S16H9 · SB7A6

ΔE 7.1 · #FBCC2A

PPG

Flirtatious 1212-7

ΔE 8.8 · #FFD637

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 9 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 9.1 · #FFCA2C

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 10.1 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 13.2 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 18.3 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 25.3 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 27.8 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E4C000

#0022E6

Analogous

#E65000

#E4C000

#95E600

Triadic

#E4C000

#00E6C3

#C300E6

Split-Complementary

#E4C000

#0095E6

#5000E6

Tetradic

#E4C000

#00E650

#0022E6

#E60095

Monochromatic

#4D4100

#998200

#E4C000

#FFE033

#FFEC80

Rectangle

#E4C000

#22E600

#0022E6

#C300E6

Compound

#E4C000

#95E600

#0022E6

#5000E6

Variations

Lighter

#FFDD1F

#F2DD63

#F0E6AC

Darker

#B89C00

#7E6B00

#493E00

Saturation

#958B50

#E6C300

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4C000

#DCC601

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4C000

#C7C74A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4C000

#E8B2BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Lime 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

#EABD1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4C000

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8C23F

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.

#142BB0

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: #E4C000;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4C000;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-lime: #E4C000;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-lime': '#E4C000' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4C000] text-[#E4C000]

SCSS

$lemon-lime: #E4C000;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4C000?

#E4C000 is Lemon Lime, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E4C000 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Lime?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Lime?

Lemon Lime 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 Lime?

You can download Lemon Lime 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 Lime?

The hex code is #E4C000. In RGB it's 228, 192, 0, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 45%.

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