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Lemon Drops

#FDE88F

RGB 253, 232, 143 · HSL 49°, 96%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 43, 1

Lemon Drops is #FDE88F in HEX — rgb(253, 232, 143), hsl(49°, 96%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 43%, 1%).

Lemon Drops pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 96%, 78%. 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#FDE88F

RGB253, 232, 143

HSL49°, 96%, 78%

HSV49°, 43%, 99%

CMYK0, 8, 43, 1

Decimal16640143

CSS RGBrgb(253, 232, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 96%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Lemon Drops340B-4

Exact match

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#FDE88F

#91A5FD

Analogous

#FDB391

#FDE88F

#DBFD91

Triadic

#FDE88F

#91FDE9

#E991FD

Split-Complementary

#FDE88F

#91DBFD

#B391FD

Tetradic

#FDE88F

#91FDB3

#91A5FD

#FD91DB

Monochromatic

#F0C505

#FBDA46

#FDE88F

#FEF8DC

#FEFAE6

Rectangle

#FDE88F

#A5FD91

#91A5FD

#E991FD

Compound

#FDE88F

#DBFD91

#91A5FD

#B391FD

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lemon Drops run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FEF9E1

Tint #FEF5CD

Tint #FEF1B9

Tint #FDEDA5

Base #FDE88F

Shade #FBD93F

Shade #E1B905

Shade #8E7503

Shade #3C3101

Variations

Lighter

#FDEDA7

#F9EFC2

#F9F4DE

Darker

#FFDC3F

#DBB300

#7F6800

Saturation

#D7D1B7

#FDE991

#FEEA90

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE88F

#FBE990

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE88F

#ECEC9E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE88F

#FFDDE5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Drops 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

#FDDB86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE88F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE0AB

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.

#647EEE

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: #FDE88F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE88F;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-drops: #FDE88F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-drops': '#FDE88F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE88F] text-[#FDE88F]

SCSS

$lemon-drops: #FDE88F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE88F?

#FDE88F is Lemon Drops, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE88F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Drops?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Drops?

Lemon Drops 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 Drops?

You can download Lemon Drops 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 Drops?

The hex code is #FDE88F. In RGB it's 253, 232, 143, and in HSL it's 49°, 96%, 78%.

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