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Lemon

#F7F4DE

RGB 247, 244, 222 · HSL 53°, 61%, 92% · CMYK 0, 1, 10, 3

Lemon is #F7F4DE in HEX — rgb(247, 244, 222), hsl(53°, 61%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 10%, 3%).

Lemon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 61%, 92%. 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#F7F4DE

RGB247, 244, 222

HSL53°, 61%, 92%

HSV53°, 10%, 97%

CMYK0, 1, 10, 3

Decimal16250078

CSS RGBrgb(247, 244, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 61%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 932

Exact match

Vista Paint

Evening Moon K-511

ΔE 0.6 · #F8F4DD

Dulux

Semi Salted SP2G1

ΔE 0.9 · #F8F6DF

Dunn-Edwards

Tapering Light DE5497

ΔE 1 · #F7F2DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Ivory Coast 950

ΔE 1 · #FAF5DE

Behr

Parmesan 340E-1

ΔE 1 · #FAF7E1

PPG

Lotus Flower 1206-1

ΔE 1.4 · #F4F0DA

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 1.5 · #F7F4DB

Kilz

Milk And Honey LE190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #F6F1DE

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 2.3 · #F7F8DF

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 2.8 · #FAF4E3

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 3 · #FBF8E7

Sherwin-Williams

Honied White SW7106

ΔE 3.3 · #F8EEDB

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 3.5 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Kiara DCP-0005

ΔE 4.8 · #F2ECDE

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

90/100

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

#F7F4DE

#DEE1F7

Analogous

#F7E8DE

#F7F4DE

#EEF7DE

Triadic

#F7F4DE

#DEF7F4

#F4DEF7

Split-Complementary

#F7F4DE

#DEEEF7

#E8DEF7

Tetradic

#F7F4DE

#DEF7E8

#DEE1F7

#F7DEEE

Monochromatic

#D9CB63

#E8E0A1

#F7F4DE

#FAF8EA

Rectangle

#F7F4DE

#E1F7DE

#DEE1F7

#F4DEF7

Compound

#F7F4DE

#EEF7DE

#DEE1F7

#E8DEF7

Variations

Lighter

#F9F6E5

#F9F8EC

#FBFAF5

Darker

#E7DD91

#D6C22D

#807316

Saturation

#EEEDE7

#F7F4DE

#FBF7DA

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

1.11:1

Fail

vs Black

18.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7F4DE

#F8F3DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7F4DE

#F5F5E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7F4DE

#F9F1F3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

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

#F9E4C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7F4DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6E9E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDECE8

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.

#9EA6E0

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: #F7F4DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7F4DE;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon: #F7F4DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon': '#F7F4DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7F4DE] text-[#F7F4DE]

SCSS

$lemon: #F7F4DE;

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#F6F3DD · ΔE 0.3

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#FAF8E0 · ΔE 1.6

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#FBF4DC · ΔE 1.8

Milkyway

#FBF6DD · ΔE 1.9

White Vanilla

#FCF4DE · ΔE 1.9

Ivory Tusk

#F8F1DD · ΔE 1.9

Blossom Tint

#F4F1D8 · ΔE 1.9

Easter Lily

#F7F4E2 · ΔE 2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7F4DE?

#F7F4DE is Lemon, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7F4DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon?

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 Lemon?

You can download 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 Lemon?

The hex code is #F7F4DE. In RGB it's 247, 244, 222, and in HSL it's 53°, 61%, 92%.

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