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Old Laser Lemon

#FDFC74

RGB 253, 252, 116 · HSL 60°, 97%, 72% · CMYK 0, 0, 54, 1

Old Laser Lemon is #FDFC74 in HEX — rgb(253, 252, 116), hsl(60°, 97%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 54%, 1%).

Old Laser Lemon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 97%, 72%. 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#FDFC74

RGB253, 252, 116

HSL60°, 97%, 72%

HSV60°, 54%, 99%

CMYK0, 0, 54, 1

Decimal16645236

CSS RGBrgb(253, 252, 116)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 97%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 7.9 · #FFF47C

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 9 · #E2E566

Behr

Upbeat P300-5

ΔE 9.7 · #FDEB70

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 12.7 · #D4DD4C

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 13.1 · #ECE678

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 13.6 · #FFED80

Dulux

Succulent S19H5

ΔE 13.8 · #DDDA65

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 13.8 · #D8D556

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 16.1 · #F2D964

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 16.3 · #E1DD73

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 18.1 · #F4D96C

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 18.1 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 18.5 · #FED95D

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 19.8 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 23.7 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 27.2 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

92/100

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

#FDFC74

#7272FD

Analogous

#FDB872

#FDFC74

#B8FD72

Triadic

#FDFC74

#72FDFD

#FD72FD

Split-Complementary

#FDFC74

#72B8FD

#B872FD

Tetradic

#FDFC74

#72FDB8

#7272FD

#FD72B8

Monochromatic

#D3D303

#FCFC27

#FDFC74

#FEFEBE

#FFFFE6

Rectangle

#FDFC74

#72FD72

#7272FD

#FD72FD

Compound

#FDFC74

#B8FD72

#7272FD

#B872FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDFD8E

#F7F7B1

#F7F7D5

Darker

#FFFF27

#CACA00

#767600

Saturation

#CCCCA3

#FDFD72

#FEFE71

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

1.09:1

Fail

vs Black

19.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDFC74

#FFF477

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDFC74

#FCFC90

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDFC74

#FFEDF7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Old Laser 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

#FDEA72

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDFC74

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAEF96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#4D4DEB

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: #FDFC74;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDFC74;

CSS Variable

--color-old-laser-lemon: #FDFC74;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-laser-lemon': '#FDFC74' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDFC74] text-[#FDFC74]

SCSS

$old-laser-lemon: #FDFC74;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDFC74?

#FDFC74 is Old Laser Lemon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDFC74 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Old Laser Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Old Laser Lemon?

Old Laser 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 Old Laser Lemon?

You can download Old Laser 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 Old Laser Lemon?

The hex code is #FDFC74. In RGB it's 253, 252, 116, and in HSL it's 60°, 97%, 72%.

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