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Lemon Pepper

#EBECA7

RGB 235, 236, 167 · HSL 61°, 64%, 79% · CMYK 0, 0, 29, 7

Lemon Pepper is #EBECA7 in HEX — rgb(235, 236, 167), hsl(61°, 64%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 29%, 7%).

Lemon Pepper pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 61°, 64%, 79%. 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#EBECA7

RGB235, 236, 167

HSL61°, 64%, 79%

HSV61°, 29%, 93%

CMYK0, 0, 29, 7

Decimal15461543

CSS RGBrgb(235, 236, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(61, 64%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lemon Pepper 1216-4

Exact match

Behr

Lime Bright P330-2

ΔE 2.7 · #F2EDA6

Benjamin Moore

Hibiscus 2027-50

ΔE 2.7 · #E9EAA0

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 3.6 · #F3EBA5

Vista Paint

Fresh Sprout K-396

ΔE 3.7 · #DFE7A0

Valspar

New Willow 6007-9B

ΔE 3.7 · #F0EBAC

Dulux

Citrino S18G3

ΔE 4 · #E8E49B

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 4.5 · #ECEBAF

Kilz

Autumn Fern LF220-02

ΔE 5 · #E8E1A1

Colorhouse

Sprout .05 Sprout-05

ΔE 5.5 · #DBE8A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 6.1 · #F8ECAE

Sherwin-Williams

Gleeful SW6709

ΔE 7.5 · #DAD790

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 9.1 · #F7E29D

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.6 · #E6D690

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.8 · #FDED98

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.7 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#EBECA7

#A8A7EC

Analogous

#ECCBA7

#EBECA7

#C8ECA7

Triadic

#EBECA7

#A7EBEC

#ECA7EB

Split-Complementary

#EBECA7

#A7C8EC

#CBA7EC

Tetradic

#EBECA7

#A7ECCB

#A8A7EC

#ECA7C8

Monochromatic

#CACD2D

#DCDE68

#EBECA7

#F9F9E6

#FAFAEA

Rectangle

#EBECA7

#A7ECA8

#A8A7EC

#ECA7EB

Compound

#EBECA7

#C8ECA7

#A8A7EC

#CBA7EC

Variations

Lighter

#EFF0B9

#F0F0CD

#F4F5E4

Darker

#DEE062

#BABD21

#6E7011

Saturation

#D3D4BF

#EBECA7

#F4F59E

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBECA7

#F4E7A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBECA7

#ECECB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBECA7

#EFE3E9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Pepper 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

#F0DE98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBECA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDE3BD

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.

#7F7ED9

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #EBECA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBECA7;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-pepper: #EBECA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-pepper': '#EBECA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBECA7] text-[#EBECA7]

SCSS

$lemon-pepper: #EBECA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBECA7?

#EBECA7 is Lemon Pepper, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBECA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Pepper?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Pepper?

Lemon Pepper 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 Pepper?

You can download Lemon Pepper 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 Pepper?

The hex code is #EBECA7. In RGB it's 235, 236, 167, and in HSL it's 61°, 64%, 79%.

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