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Lemon White

#FBFCE2

RGB 251, 252, 226 · HSL 62°, 81%, 94% · CMYK 0, 0, 10, 1

Lemon White is #FBFCE2 in HEX — rgb(251, 252, 226), hsl(62°, 81%, 94%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 10%, 1%).

Lemon White pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 62°, 81%, 94%. 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#FBFCE2

RGB251, 252, 226

HSL62°, 81%, 94%

HSV62°, 10%, 99%

CMYK0, 0, 10, 1

Decimal16514274

CSS RGBrgb(251, 252, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(62, 81%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lemon White P300-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Buttermilk DE5308

ΔE 1.1 · #FFFEE4

IKEA

IKEA056 56

ΔE 1.4 · #F7F8DF

Benjamin Moore

Eggshell 2026-70

ΔE 1.5 · #F8F9DD

Dulux

Lyonnaise SP2F1

ΔE 2.4 · #F9F6DB

Vista Paint

Summer Style K-471

ΔE 2.5 · #F7F5DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Stick 845

ΔE 2.7 · #FBF7E0

Valspar

Gilded Endive 7003-22

ΔE 2.9 · #F7F4DB

PPG

Capri Cream 1212-1

ΔE 4.1 · #F1F0D6

Colorhouse

Air .01 Air-01

ΔE 4.8 · #FBF8E7

Kilz

In Paradise LG210-01

ΔE 4.9 · #ECF1D3

RAL

Cream 9001

ΔE 5.6 · #FAF4E3

Sherwin-Williams

Queen Anne's Lace SW6420

ΔE 6.5 · #ECEAD5

Farrow & Ball

White Tie 2002

ΔE 6.8 · #F5ECD9

Dutch Boy

Tulle White VS-9101

ΔE 7.2 · #F8F8EC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

96/100

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

#FBFCE2

#E4E3FC

Analogous

#FCF1E3

#FBFCE2

#EFFCE3

Triadic

#FBFCE2

#E3FBFC

#FCE3FB

Split-Complementary

#FBFCE2

#E3EFFC

#F1E3FC

Tetradic

#FBFCE2

#E3FCF1

#E4E3FC

#FCE3EF

Monochromatic

#E9EE59

#F2F59E

#FBFCE2

#FCFDE8

Rectangle

#FBFCE2

#E3FCE4

#E4E3FC

#FCE3FB

Compound

#FBFCE2

#EFFCE3

#E4E3FC

#F1E3FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCFDE9

#FCFCEF

#FCFDF7

Darker

#F2F68A

#EAF216

#8F9405

Saturation

#F3F3EC

#FBFCE3

#FDFEE2

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

1.04:1

Fail

vs Black

20.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FBFCE2

#FFF9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FBFCE2

#FCFCE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FBFCE2

#FDF8FA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon White 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

#FCEAC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FBFCE2

Daylight 5500K

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

#E9EFE9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE8

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.

#9693EB

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: #FBFCE2;

CSS — background

background-color: #FBFCE2;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-white: #FBFCE2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-white': '#FBFCE2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FBFCE2] text-[#FBFCE2]

SCSS

$lemon-white: #FBFCE2;

Similar Colors

Eggshell

#F7F8DC · ΔE 1.8

Lemon Ice

#FAF8E0 · ΔE 1.8

Crème Fraiche

#FBF8DD · ΔE 1.9

Barely Yellow

#F7F8DB · ΔE 2.1

Crème Brulee

#FAF7DC · ΔE 2.1

Aspen White

#F5F6DB · ΔE 2.2

Seahorse

#F4F6DD · ΔE 2.2

Yellow Freeze

#FBF7DD · ΔE 2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FBFCE2?

#FBFCE2 is Lemon White, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FBFCE2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon White?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon White?

Lemon White 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 White?

You can download Lemon White 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 White?

The hex code is #FBFCE2. In RGB it's 251, 252, 226, and in HSL it's 62°, 81%, 94%.

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