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Lemon Zest

#FCD709

RGB 252, 215, 9 · HSL 51°, 98%, 51% · CMYK 0, 15, 96, 1

Lemon Zest is #FCD709 in HEX — rgb(252, 215, 9), hsl(51°, 98%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 96%, 1%).

Lemon Zest pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 98%, 51%. 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#FCD709

RGB252, 215, 9

HSL51°, 98%, 51%

HSV51°, 96%, 99%

CMYK0, 15, 96, 1

Decimal16570121

CSS RGBrgb(252, 215, 9)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 98%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lemon Zest S-G-390

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sun 2023-30

ΔE 1.4 · #F9D70B

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 1.5 · #FFD704

RAL

Traffic Yellow 1023

ΔE 2.2 · #FAD201

Dulux

Fresh Lemon SB8A2

ΔE 2.4 · #FFDD17

Dunn-Edwards

Summer Sun DE5405

ΔE 2.8 · #FFDC00

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 4.3 · #F8D016

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 5.2 · #FACD03

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 7.5 · #FECB01

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 7.6 · #FFDF38

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 10.2 · #FFC700

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 13.9 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 18.1 · #FECA43

Colorhouse

Aspire .06 Aspire-06

ΔE 23.9 · #FFBA38

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 29.8 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 34.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#FCD709

#082CFD

Analogous

#FD5D08

#FCD709

#A7FD08

Triadic

#FCD709

#08FDD8

#D808FD

Split-Complementary

#FCD709

#08A7FD

#5D08FD

Tetradic

#FCD709

#08FD5D

#082CFD

#FD08A7

Monochromatic

#6A5A01

#B69B02

#FCD709

#FDE453

#FEF09F

Rectangle

#FCD709

#2CFD08

#082CFD

#D808FD

Compound

#FCD709

#A7FD08

#082CFD

#5D08FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDE039

#F2E076

#F1E8B5

Darker

#D0B100

#8F7A00

#534700

Saturation

#A79C5D

#FDD808

#FED906

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCD709

#F4DC0C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCD709

#DEDE55

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCD709

#FFC8D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Zest 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

#FCCE22

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCD709

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAD346

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

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.

#1631C7

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #FCD709;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCD709;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-zest: #FCD709;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-zest': '#FCD709' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCD709] text-[#FCD709]

SCSS

$lemon-zest: #FCD709;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCD709?

#FCD709 is Lemon Zest, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCD709 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Zest?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Zest?

Lemon Zest 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 Zest?

You can download Lemon Zest 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 Zest?

The hex code is #FCD709. In RGB it's 252, 215, 9, and in HSL it's 51°, 98%, 51%.

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