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Lemon Drops

#FFE49D

RGB 255, 228, 157 · HSL 43°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 11, 38, 0

Lemon Drops is #FFE49D in HEX — rgb(255, 228, 157), hsl(43°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 38%, 0%).

Lemon Drops pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 43°, 100%, 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#FFE49D

RGB255, 228, 157

HSL43°, 100%, 81%

HSV43°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 11, 38, 0

Decimal16770205

CSS RGBrgb(255, 228, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(43, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sunglow 3003-2B

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE59E

Behr

Manila Tint 310A-3

ΔE 0.7 · #FFE39D

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 1 · #FFE29B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 1.3 · #FCE299

Vista Paint

Rich Glow C-951

ΔE 1.7 · #FFE79E

Benjamin Moore

Morning 2018-50

ΔE 2.1 · #FFE5A2

Dulux

Sundaze S16G3

ΔE 2.1 · #FADE97

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 2.4 · #FAE39F

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.6 · #F9DF9C

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 2.9 · #F7E29D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunny Veranda SW9017

ΔE 3.2 · #FEDF94

PPG

Twinkle Little Star 1211-4

ΔE 3.7 · #FCE79A

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 4.3 · #FAD992

Dutch Boy

Creamy Surprises VS-9603

ΔE 5.5 · #F7D99B

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.2 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 17.9 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FFE49D

#9EBAFF

Analogous

#FFB39E

#FFE49D

#EAFF9E

Triadic

#FFE49D

#9EFFE4

#E49EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE49D

#9EEAFF

#B39EFF

Tetradic

#FFE49D

#9EFFB3

#9EBAFF

#FF9EEA

Monochromatic

#FFB805

#FFCE52

#FFE49D

#FFF8E5

Rectangle

#FFE49D

#BAFF9E

#9EBAFF

#E49EFF

Compound

#FFE49D

#EAFF9E

#9EBAFF

#B39EFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE9B1

#FBEDC9

#FAF3E2

Darker

#FFCC4B

#E3A300

#845F00

Saturation

#DDD5C0

#FFE49E

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE49D

#F8E99E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE49D

#E9E9A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE49D

#FFDBE2

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

#FFD891

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE49D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECDDB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#7094EF

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: #FFE49D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE49D;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-drops: #FFE49D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-drops': '#FFE49D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE49D] text-[#FFE49D]

SCSS

$lemon-drops: #FFE49D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE49D?

#FFE49D is Lemon Drops, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE49D 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 #FFE49D. In RGB it's 255, 228, 157, and in HSL it's 43°, 100%, 81%.

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