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Drop of Lemon

#FCF1BD

RGB 252, 241, 189 · HSL 50°, 91%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 25, 1

Drop of Lemon is #FCF1BD in HEX — rgb(252, 241, 189), hsl(50°, 91%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 25%, 1%).

Drop of Lemon pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 91%, 86%. 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#FCF1BD

RGB252, 241, 189

HSL50°, 91%, 86%

HSV50°, 25%, 99%

CMYK0, 4, 25, 1

Decimal16576957

CSS RGBrgb(252, 241, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 91%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Autumn Valley K-501

ΔE 0.5 · #FCF2BE

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 0.7 · #FBEFBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Ray Of Light 827

ΔE 1.1 · #FDF2C0

Benjamin Moore

Early 338

ΔE 1.2 · #FBF2BC

Valspar

Warm Summer 3008-2B

ΔE 1.3 · #FAEFB9

Dulux

Seduction S17H1

ΔE 1.5 · #FBF0BF

Behr

Pale Sunshine 350A-3

ΔE 1.6 · #FFF0BC

Kilz

Lime Song LF210-02

ΔE 1.7 · #F6EEBA

Dunn-Edwards

Spring Buttercup DE5310

ΔE 1.8 · #FFF6C2

PPG

Easy On The Eyes 1211-3

ΔE 2.1 · #F9ECB6

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 3.4 · #F4E8B2

IKEA

IKEA039 39

ΔE 3.8 · #FBEBBD

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 7.2 · #F6DFAD

Farrow & Ball

Pale Hound 71

ΔE 8.4 · #EADFB7

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.2 · #EEEACD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 15.5 · #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

#FCF1BD

#BBC6FC

Analogous

#FCD0BB

#FCF1BD

#E6FCBB

Triadic

#FCF1BD

#BBFCF1

#F1BBFC

Split-Complementary

#FCF1BD

#BBE6FC

#D0BBFC

Tetradic

#FCF1BD

#BBFCD0

#BBC6FC

#FCBBE6

Monochromatic

#F5D329

#F8E272

#FCF1BD

#FEFAE7

Rectangle

#FCF1BD

#C6FCBB

#BBC6FC

#F1BBFC

Compound

#FCF1BD

#E6FCBB

#BBC6FC

#D0BBFC

Variations

Lighter

#FCF4C8

#FAF5D9

#FAF8EB

Darker

#FBE263

#F1C900

#8C7500

Saturation

#E5E2D2

#FCF1BB

#FDF2B9

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

18.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCF1BD

#FCF1BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCF1BD

#F3F3C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCF1BD

#FFEAEF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Drop of 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

#FCE1A9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCF1BD

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE6CD

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.

#8597EF

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: #FCF1BD;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCF1BD;

CSS Variable

--color-drop-of-lemon: #FCF1BD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'drop-of-lemon': '#FCF1BD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCF1BD] text-[#FCF1BD]

SCSS

$drop-of-lemon: #FCF1BD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF1BD?

#FCF1BD is Drop of Lemon, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FCF1BD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Drop of Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Drop of Lemon?

Drop of 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 Drop of Lemon?

You can download Drop of 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 Drop of Lemon?

The hex code is #FCF1BD. In RGB it's 252, 241, 189, and in HSL it's 50°, 91%, 86%.

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