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Lemon Meringue

#F6E199

RGB 246, 225, 153 · HSL 46°, 84%, 78% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 4

Lemon Meringue is #F6E199 in HEX — rgb(246, 225, 153), hsl(46°, 84%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 4%).

Lemon Meringue pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 84%, 78%. 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#F6E199

RGB246, 225, 153

HSL46°, 84%, 78%

HSV46°, 38%, 96%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 4

Decimal16179609

CSS RGBrgb(246, 225, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 84%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Late Day Sun 3006-4A

ΔE 1.1 · #F3DE97

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 1.6 · #F7E29D

Vista Paint

Southern Exposure K-507

ΔE 1.8 · #FCE59C

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 2.2 · #FCE299

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 2.3 · #FAE39F

Dulux

Lemon Delicious S15H3

ΔE 2.5 · #FCE398

Benjamin Moore

Sunshine 347

ΔE 2.7 · #F4E59D

Behr

Sunflower Seed P270-3

ΔE 3 · #FFE5A0

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 3.1 · #FCE79A

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 3.1 · #F9DF9C

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 3.3 · #FDEA9F

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3.3 · #F6E3A1

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 4.7 · #E6D690

Kilz

Artichoke Heart LF160-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E8DF99

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 6.1 · #F7D99B

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 17.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

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

#F6E199

#98AEF6

Analogous

#F6B198

#F6E199

#DDF698

Triadic

#F6E199

#98F6E0

#E098F6

Split-Complementary

#F6E199

#98DDF6

#B198F6

Tetradic

#F6E199

#98F6B1

#98AEF6

#F698DD

Monochromatic

#E1B114

#F0CB51

#F6E199

#FCF5DE

#FDF8E8

Rectangle

#F6E199

#AEF698

#98AEF6

#E098F6

Compound

#F6E199

#DDF698

#98AEF6

#B198F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E6AC

#F5EAC5

#F7F2E0

Darker

#F4CC4B

#D2A308

#7D6002

Saturation

#D5CEB9

#F6E098

#FBE293

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6E199

#F2E39A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6E199

#E5E5A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6E199

#F9D8DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Meringue 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

#F8D58E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6E199

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5DAB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE8

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.

#6C88E6

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: #F6E199;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6E199;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-meringue: #F6E199;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-meringue': '#F6E199' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6E199] text-[#F6E199]

SCSS

$lemon-meringue: #F6E199;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6E199?

#F6E199 is Lemon Meringue, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6E199 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Meringue?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Meringue?

Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue?

You can download Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue?

The hex code is #F6E199. In RGB it's 246, 225, 153, and in HSL it's 46°, 84%, 78%.

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