YELLOWS
Lemon Meringue
#FEF0A1
Reading light, Lemon Meringue lands in the yellows family at HSL 51°, 98%, 81%. The color's high saturation makes it bold and immediate and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Lemon Meringue 2023-50
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FEF0A1?
#FEF0A1 is Lemon Meringue, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #FEF0A1 warm or cool?
Lemon Meringue reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Lemon Meringue?
Lemon Meringue works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Lemon Meringue?
Lemon Meringue pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Lemon Meringue?
You can download Lemon Meringue 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 RGB value of #FEF0A1?
#FEF0A1 converts to RGB 254, 240, 161.