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Lemon

#F9F1C5

RGB 249, 241, 197 · HSL 51°, 81%, 87% · CMYK 0, 3, 21, 2

Lemon is #F9F1C5 in HEX — rgb(249, 241, 197), hsl(51°, 81%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 21%, 2%).

Lemon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 81%, 87%. 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#F9F1C5

RGB249, 241, 197

HSL51°, 81%, 87%

HSV51°, 21%, 98%

CMYK0, 3, 21, 2

Decimal16380357

CSS RGBrgb(249, 241, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 81%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 331

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pure Laughter C-845

ΔE 0.6 · #FAF2C7

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Honeydew DE5477

ΔE 1.3 · #F6EFC5

Hallman-Lindsay

Banana Custard 826

ΔE 1.3 · #FCF3C5

PPG

Banana Pudding 1212-2

ΔE 1.5 · #F4EFC3

Kilz

Yellow Taffy LE210-02

ΔE 1.8 · #F8EFC0

Behr

Morning Sunlight 360A-2

ΔE 1.9 · #FDF3CA

Valspar

Summer Morning 3007-2C

ΔE 2 · #F9F1C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .04 Sprout-04

ΔE 2.6 · #FEF2C2

Dulux

Cowardly Custard S16H1

ΔE 2.6 · #FBEEBF

Sherwin-Williams

Pineapple Cream SW1668

ΔE 3.4 · #F2EAC3

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.7 · #FBEBBD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 6.4 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 8.1 · #EEEACD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 8.8 · #F6DFAD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.1 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F9F1C5

#C3CBF9

Analogous

#F9D6C3

#F9F1C5

#E6F9C3

Triadic

#F9F1C5

#C3F9F1

#F1C3F9

Split-Complementary

#F9F1C5

#C3E6F9

#D6C3F9

Tetradic

#F9F1C5

#C3F9D6

#C3CBF9

#F9C3E6

Monochromatic

#EAD039

#F1E07E

#F9F1C5

#FDF9E8

Rectangle

#F9F1C5

#CBF9C3

#C3CBF9

#F1C3F9

Compound

#F9F1C5

#E6F9C3

#C3CBF9

#D6C3F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF4CF

#F9F5DD

#FAF8ED

Darker

#F3E070

#E7C60D

#897505

Saturation

#E6E3D6

#F9F1C3

#FCF3C0

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9F1C5

#FAF0C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9F1C5

#F2F2CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9F1C5

#FCEBEF

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

#FAE1AF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9F1C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E6D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE8

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.

#8F9DEA

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: #F9F1C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9F1C5;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon: #F9F1C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon': '#F9F1C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9F1C5] text-[#F9F1C5]

SCSS

$lemon: #F9F1C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9F1C5?

#F9F1C5 is Lemon, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9F1C5 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 #F9F1C5. In RGB it's 249, 241, 197, and in HSL it's 51°, 81%, 87%.

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