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Delicate Lemon

#EEDD77

RGB 238, 221, 119 · HSL 51°, 78%, 70% · CMYK 0, 7, 50, 7

Delicate Lemon is #EEDD77 in HEX — rgb(238, 221, 119), hsl(51°, 78%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 50%, 7%).

Delicate Lemon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 78%, 70%. 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#EEDD77

RGB238, 221, 119

HSL51°, 78%, 70%

HSV51°, 50%, 93%

CMYK0, 7, 50, 7

Decimal15654263

CSS RGBrgb(238, 221, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 78%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Canary Yellow 1215-4

ΔE 1.4 · #EFDE75

Vista Paint

Bold Gold K-434

ΔE 1.9 · #ECDF7A

Dunn-Edwards

Lightning Bug DE5465

ΔE 1.9 · #EFDE74

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 2024-40

ΔE 2.3 · #EDDD72

Valspar

Pineapple Mousse 3008-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #F1D875

Behr

Pineapple Crush P320-4

ΔE 3.9 · #EDE47C

Dulux

Banana Rama S17G5

ΔE 5.2 · #E4D066

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 5.3 · #FEE483

Sherwin-Williams

Funky Yellow SW6913

ΔE 5.4 · #EDD26F

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E1DD73

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 5.8 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 7.8 · #E0CD74

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.2 · #F2D964

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 10 · #F5D27B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 10.4 · #FDED98

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 12.5 · #E1CC4F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#EEDD77

#7789EE

Analogous

#EEA177

#EEDD77

#C4EE77

Triadic

#EEDD77

#77EEDC

#DC77EE

Split-Complementary

#EEDD77

#77C4EE

#A177EE

Tetradic

#EEDD77

#77EEA1

#7789EE

#EE77C4

Monochromatic

#B69E16

#E6CB33

#EEDD77

#F7EEBB

#FCF9E8

Rectangle

#EEDD77

#89EE77

#7789EE

#DC77EE

Compound

#EEDD77

#C4EE77

#7789EE

#A177EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2E392

#F0E6B3

#F3EED6

Darker

#EBCF33

#B69D0E

#6C5D06

Saturation

#C4BFA1

#EEDC77

#F7E26E

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEDD77

#EFDD78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEDD77

#E0E08A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEDD77

#F3D1DA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Delicate 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

#F2D274

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEDD77

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFD799

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.

#5368DC

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: #EEDD77;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEDD77;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-lemon: #EEDD77;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-lemon': '#EEDD77' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEDD77] text-[#EEDD77]

SCSS

$delicate-lemon: #EEDD77;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEDD77?

#EEDD77 is Delicate Lemon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EEDD77 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicate Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Delicate Lemon?

Delicate 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 Delicate Lemon?

You can download Delicate 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 Delicate Lemon?

The hex code is #EEDD77. In RGB it's 238, 221, 119, and in HSL it's 51°, 78%, 70%.

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