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Lemon Glacier

#FDFF00

RGB 253, 255, 0 · HSL 60°, 100%, 50% · CMYK 1, 0, 100, 0

Lemon Glacier is #FDFF00 in HEX — rgb(253, 255, 0), hsl(60°, 100%, 50%), cmyk(1%, 0%, 100%, 0%).

Lemon Glacier pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 100%, 50%. 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#FDFF00

RGB253, 255, 0

HSL60°, 100%, 50%

HSV60°, 100%, 100%

CMYK1, 0, 100, 0

Decimal16645888

CSS RGBrgb(253, 255, 0)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Luminous Yellow 1026

ΔE 0.9 · #FFFF00

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 8.9 · #EDEB00

Dulux

Electric Energy S19H9 · SB8B1

ΔE 18.2 · #CFE423

Behr

Lime Pop S-G-400

ΔE 19.3 · #C2E500

Benjamin Moore

New 2025-30

ΔE 19.4 · #D3D713

Dunn-Edwards

Highlighter DE5404

ΔE 20.6 · #FFE536

Vista Paint

Under the Sun K-464

ΔE 24 · #FFD704

PPG

Acorn Squash 1212-6

ΔE 24.4 · #FFDF38

Hallman-Lindsay

Sunnyside 842

ΔE 27.1 · #F8D016

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 27.4 · #CCC921

Valspar

Yellow Mustard 3007-1A

ΔE 28.5 · #FACD03

Sherwin-Williams

Confident Yellow SW6911

ΔE 30.7 · #FECB01

Dutch Boy

Lemon Yellow D-6761

ΔE 33.4 · #FFC700

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 43.5 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 44.7 · #C3D263

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 51.6 · #ECC363

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

#FDFF00

#0000FF

Analogous

#FF8000

#FDFF00

#80FF00

Triadic

#FDFF00

#00FFFF

#FF00FF

Split-Complementary

#FDFF00

#007FFF

#7F00FF

Tetradic

#FDFF00

#00FF80

#0000FF

#FF0080

Monochromatic

#666600

#B2B300

#FDFF00

#FFFF4D

#FFFF99

Rectangle

#FDFF00

#00FF00

#0000FF

#FF00FF

Compound

#FDFF00

#80FF00

#0000FF

#7F00FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFF33

#F4F471

#F2F2B3

Darker

#CCCC00

#8C8C00

#525200

Saturation

#A6A659

#FFFF00

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

1.08:1

Fail

vs Black

19.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDFF00

#FFF41A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDFF00

#FFFF65

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDFF00

#FFECF8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Glacier 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

#FDEC1B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDFF00

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAF13F

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.

#1616C3

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: #FDFF00;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDFF00;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-glacier: #FDFF00;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-glacier': '#FDFF00' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDFF00] text-[#FDFF00]

SCSS

$lemon-glacier: #FDFF00;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDFF00?

#FDFF00 is Lemon Glacier, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FDFF00 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Glacier?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Glacier?

Lemon Glacier 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 Glacier?

You can download Lemon Glacier 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 Glacier?

The hex code is #FDFF00. In RGB it's 253, 255, 0, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 50%.

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