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Lemon Dream

#EEA300

RGB 238, 163, 0 · HSL 41°, 100%, 47% · CMYK 0, 32, 100, 7

Lemon Dream is #EEA300 in HEX — rgb(238, 163, 0), hsl(41°, 100%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 100%, 7%).

Lemon Dream pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 100%, 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#EEA300

RGB238, 163, 0

HSL41°, 100%, 47%

HSV41°, 100%, 93%

CMYK0, 32, 100, 7

Decimal15639296

CSS RGBrgb(238, 163, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 100%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Dream 942

Exact match

RAL

Dahlia Yellow 1033

ΔE 1.6 · #F3A505

Vista Paint

Lemon Dream C-941

ΔE 1.9 · #EAA300

Sherwin-Williams

Gusto Gold SW6904

ΔE 3.6 · #F8AC1D

Behr

Soft Boiled P270-6

ΔE 5 · #FFAF1E

Kobra

Yellow 08

ΔE 5.5 · #FDAD00

Dulux

Bright Idea SB7B7

ΔE 5.6 · #FDAB26

Dunn-Edwards

Flash of Orange DEA116

ΔE 6 · #FFAA00

Benjamin Moore

Mandarin 2018-20

ΔE 6 · #FFA807

Valspar

Orange Glow 3001-1A

ΔE 6.2 · #FFA900

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 10.1 · #FFBA38

PPG

Fall Gold 1205-7

ΔE 10.2 · #FFBC35

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 16 · #FEB14B

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 16.9 · #FFCA2C

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.1 · #FFB953

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 28.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#EEA300

#004CF0

Analogous

#F02C00

#EEA300

#C4F000

Triadic

#EEA300

#00F0A4

#A400F0

Split-Complementary

#EEA300

#00C4F0

#2C00F0

Tetradic

#EEA300

#00F02C

#004CF0

#F000C4

Monochromatic

#573B00

#A37000

#EEA300

#FFC23D

#FFDA8A

Rectangle

#EEA300

#4CF000

#004CF0

#A400F0

Compound

#EEA300

#C4F000

#004CF0

#2C00F0

Variations

Lighter

#FFBB27

#F3C769

#F1DCAF

Darker

#C08300

#845A00

#4D3400

Saturation

#9C8554

#F0A400

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEA300

#D0BB00

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEA300

#B3B33E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEA300

#F099A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Dream 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

#F2A71B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEA300

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFAC3F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#1448B7

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: #EEA300;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEA300;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-dream: #EEA300;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-dream': '#EEA300' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEA300] text-[#EEA300]

SCSS

$lemon-dream: #EEA300;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEA300?

#EEA300 is Lemon Dream, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEA300 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Dream?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Dream?

Lemon Dream 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 Dream?

You can download Lemon Dream 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 Dream?

The hex code is #EEA300. In RGB it's 238, 163, 0, and in HSL it's 41°, 100%, 47%.

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