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Lemon Delicious

#FCE398

RGB 252, 227, 152 · HSL 45°, 94%, 79% · CMYK 0, 10, 40, 1

Lemon Delicious is #FCE398 in HEX — rgb(252, 227, 152), hsl(45°, 94%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 40%, 1%).

Lemon Delicious pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 94%, 79%. 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#FCE398

RGB252, 227, 152

HSL45°, 94%, 79%

HSV45°, 40%, 99%

CMYK0, 10, 40, 1

Decimal16573336

CSS RGBrgb(252, 227, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 94%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lemon Delicious S15H3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Sign of the Crown C-819

ΔE 0.5 · #FCE297

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 1 · #FCE299

Valspar

Like Butter 3005-2A

ΔE 1.3 · #FEE59C

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FCE79A

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 2.4 · #FFE29B

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-50

ΔE 2.6 · #FFE9A0

Behr

Manila Tint 310A-3

ΔE 2.7 · #FFE39D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 2.7 · #FEDF94

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.5 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.6 · #FAE39F

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4 · #F9DF9C

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 4.6 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.3 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.8 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 19.3 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

#FCE398

#97B0FC

Analogous

#FCB097

#FCE398

#E3FC97

Triadic

#FCE398

#97FCE3

#E397FC

Split-Complementary

#FCE398

#97E3FC

#B097FC

Tetradic

#FCE398

#97FCB0

#97B0FC

#FC97E3

Monochromatic

#F2B807

#F9CE4D

#FCE398

#FEF7E1

#FEF8E6

Rectangle

#FCE398

#B0FC97

#97B0FC

#E397FC

Compound

#FCE398

#E3FC97

#97B0FC

#B097FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCE8AC

#F9ECC5

#F9F2E0

Darker

#FECF45

#DEA600

#816100

Saturation

#D9D1BA

#FCE397

#FDE396

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCE398

#F6E799

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCE398

#E8E8A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCE398

#FFDAE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Delicious 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

#FCD78D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCE398

Daylight 5500K

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

#EADCB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#688AEE

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: #FCE398;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCE398;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-delicious: #FCE398;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-delicious': '#FCE398' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCE398] text-[#FCE398]

SCSS

$lemon-delicious: #FCE398;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCE398?

#FCE398 is Lemon Delicious, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCE398 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Delicious?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Delicious?

Lemon Delicious 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 Delicious?

You can download Lemon Delicious 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 Delicious?

The hex code is #FCE398. In RGB it's 252, 227, 152, and in HSL it's 45°, 94%, 79%.

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