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Lemon Drops

#FFE89F

RGB 255, 232, 159 · HSL 46°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 9, 38, 0

Lemon Drops is #FFE89F in HEX — rgb(255, 232, 159), hsl(46°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 38%, 0%).

Lemon Drops pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 46°, 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#FFE89F

RGB255, 232, 159

HSL46°, 100%, 81%

HSV46°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 9, 38, 0

Decimal16771231

CSS RGBrgb(255, 232, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(46, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lemon2019-50

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE9A0

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Vista Paint

Rich GlowC-951

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE79E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Rich Glow952

ΔE 0.5 · #FFE8A0

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Valspar

Like Butter3005-2A

ΔE 1.2 · #FEE59C

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Dulux

Pale DaffodilS16H3

ΔE 1.9 · #FDE599

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Dunn-Edwards

Egg NogDE5422

ΔE 1.9 · #FDEA9F

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PPG

Twinkle Little Star1211-4

ΔE 2.2 · #FCE79A

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Behr

Lively Yellow330A-3

ΔE 2.3 · #FEECA2

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Colorhouse

Aspire .02Aspire-02

ΔE 2.9 · #FAE39F

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 3 · #F7E29D

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IKEA

IKEA04040

ΔE 4.1 · #F9DF9C

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Sherwin-Williams

Venetian YellowSW1666

ΔE 4.3 · #F6E3A1

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Kilz

Fresh CitrusLE220-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FAD992

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Dutch Boy

Tinker BellesVS-9602

ΔE 6.3 · #FDED98

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 7.4 · #E6D690

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Kobra

Ivory02

ΔE 19.2 · #E6C9A2

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#FFE89F

#9EB5FF

Analogous

#FFB89E

#FFE89F

#E5FF9E

Triadic

#FFE89F

#9EFFE8

#E89EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFE89F

#9EE5FF

#B89EFF

Tetradic

#FFE89F

#9EFFB8

#9EB5FF

#FF9EE5

Monochromatic

#FFC505

#FFD752

#FFE89F

#FFF9E5

Rectangle

#FFE89F

#B5FF9E

#9EB5FF

#E89EFF

Compound

#FFE89F

#E5FF9E

#9EB5FF

#B89EFF

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lemon Drops run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FFF8E0

Tint #FFF4D0

Tint #FFF0BF

Tint #FFECAF

Base #FFE89F

Shade #FFD446

Shade #EDB600

Shade #957200

Shade #3D2F00

Variations

Lighter

#FFEDB1

#FBEFC9

#FAF4E2

Darker

#FFD54B

#E3AE00

#846500

Saturation

#DDD6C0

#FFE89E

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

17.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFE89F

#FAEBA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFE89F

#ECECAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFE89F

#FFDFE6

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

#FFDB92

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFE89F

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE0B7

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.

#708EEF

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: #FFE89F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFE89F;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-drops: #FFE89F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-drops': '#FFE89F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFE89F] text-[#FFE89F]

SCSS

$lemon-drops: #FFE89F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFE89F?

#FFE89F is Lemon Drops, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFE89F 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 #FFE89F. In RGB it's 255, 232, 159, and in HSL it's 46°, 100%, 81%.

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