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Lemon Twist

#FDE9A1

RGB 253, 233, 161 · HSL 47°, 96%, 81% · CMYK 0, 8, 36, 1

Lemon Twist is #FDE9A1 in HEX — rgb(253, 233, 161), hsl(47°, 96%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 36%, 1%).

Lemon Twist pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 96%, 81%. 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#FDE9A1

RGB253, 233, 161

HSL47°, 96%, 81%

HSV47°, 36%, 99%

CMYK0, 8, 36, 1

Decimal16640417

CSS RGBrgb(253, 233, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 96%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lemon Twist 3006-2B

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2019-50

ΔE 1 · #FFE9A0

Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Glow 952

ΔE 1.2 · #FFE8A0

Dunn-Edwards

Egg Nog DE5422

ΔE 1.5 · #FDEA9F

Behr

Lively Yellow 330A-3

ΔE 1.5 · #FEECA2

Vista Paint

Rich Glow C-951

ΔE 1.8 · #FFE79E

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 2.7 · #FCE79A

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.7 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 2.8 · #FAE39F

Dulux

Pale Daffodil S16H3

ΔE 3 · #FDE599

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 3.6 · #F6E3A1

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 4.4 · #F9DF9C

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 5.6 · #F1E99B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 6.4 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 19 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

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

#FDE9A1

#A0B4FD

Analogous

#FDBAA0

#FDE9A1

#E3FDA0

Triadic

#FDE9A1

#A0FDE9

#E9A0FD

Split-Complementary

#FDE9A1

#A0E3FD

#BAA0FD

Tetradic

#FDE9A1

#A0FDBA

#A0B4FD

#FDA0E3

Monochromatic

#FAC60A

#FCD755

#FDE9A1

#FEF9E6

Rectangle

#FDE9A1

#B4FDA0

#A0B4FD

#E9A0FD

Compound

#FDE9A1

#E3FDA0

#A0B4FD

#BAA0FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDEDB3

#FAEFCA

#F9F4E3

Darker

#FFD84B

#E3B200

#846800

Saturation

#DDD6C1

#FDE9A0

#FEE99F

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

1.21:1

Fail

vs Black

17.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDE9A1

#FAEBA2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDE9A1

#EDEDAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDE9A1

#FFE0E7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Twist 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

#FDDB94

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDE9A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAE0B8

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.

#708CEF

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: #FDE9A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDE9A1;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-twist: #FDE9A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-twist': '#FDE9A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDE9A1] text-[#FDE9A1]

SCSS

$lemon-twist: #FDE9A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDE9A1?

#FDE9A1 is Lemon Twist, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDE9A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Twist?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Twist?

Lemon Twist 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 Twist?

You can download Lemon Twist 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 Twist?

The hex code is #FDE9A1. In RGB it's 253, 233, 161, and in HSL it's 47°, 96%, 81%.

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