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Lemon Edge

#F4EFDE

RGB 244, 239, 222 · HSL 46°, 50%, 91% · CMYK 0, 2, 9, 4

Lemon Edge is #F4EFDE in HEX — rgb(244, 239, 222), hsl(46°, 50%, 91%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 9%, 4%).

Lemon Edge pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 50%, 91%. 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#F4EFDE

RGB244, 239, 222

HSL46°, 50%, 91%

HSV46°, 9%, 96%

CMYK0, 2, 9, 4

Decimal16052190

CSS RGBrgb(244, 239, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 50%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Timid 2148-60

ΔE 0.4 · #F3EFDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Cotton Ball 7

ΔE 0.4 · #F5EFDE

Behr

Seaside Sand 740C-1

ΔE 0.5 · #F4EFDD

PPG

Combed Cotton 1205-1

ΔE 0.7 · #F4F0DE

Vista Paint

Abstract White C-1026

ΔE 1 · #F7F1E1

Dulux

Berkshire White SW1E8

ΔE 1.1 · #F3EEDF

Dunn-Edwards

Phoenix Villa DEW324

ΔE 1.1 · #F7EFDE

Sherwin-Williams

Paperwhite SW7105

ΔE 1.1 · #F7EFDE

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.2 · #F6F1DE

Colorhouse

Imagine .04 Imagine-04

ΔE 1.3 · #F0EDDB

Valspar

Whitewashed Oak 7006-23

ΔE 1.5 · #EFEBDA

Farrow & Ball

Pointing 2003

ΔE 1.8 · #F7F1E3

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 1.8 · #F2ECDE

IKEA

IKEA010 10

ΔE 1.9 · #F3ECDE

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 1.9 · #FAF4E3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.2 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#F4EFDE

#DDE2F4

Analogous

#F4E3DD

#F4EFDE

#EDF4DD

Triadic

#F4EFDE

#DDF4EE

#EEDDF4

Split-Complementary

#F4EFDE

#DDEDF4

#E3DDF4

Tetradic

#F4EFDE

#DDF4E3

#DDE2F4

#F4DDED

Monochromatic

#CDB66A

#E0D2A3

#F4EFDE

#F9F6EC

Rectangle

#F4EFDE

#E2F4DD

#DDE2F4

#EEDDF4

Compound

#F4EFDE

#EDF4DD

#DDE2F4

#E3DDF4

Variations

Lighter

#F6F2E3

#F7F4EB

#FAF8F4

Darker

#DECD95

#C6A53A

#756120

Saturation

#EBEAE5

#F4EEDD

#F9F1D7

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

1.15:1

Fail

vs Black

18.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F4EFDE

#F4EFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F4EFDE

#F0F0E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F4EFDE

#F5ECEE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Edge 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

#F6E0C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F4EFDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4E5E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECECE9

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.

#A4B1DA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F4EFDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F4EFDE;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-edge: #F4EFDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-edge': '#F4EFDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F4EFDE] text-[#F4EFDE]

SCSS

$lemon-edge: #F4EFDE;

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#F6F0E1 · ΔE 1.2

Butter Pecan

#F8F1E1 · ΔE 1.2

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#F7EFDC · ΔE 1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F4EFDE?

#F4EFDE is Lemon Edge, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F4EFDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Edge?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Edge?

Lemon Edge 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 Edge?

You can download Lemon Edge 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 Edge?

The hex code is #F4EFDE. In RGB it's 244, 239, 222, and in HSL it's 46°, 50%, 91%.

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