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Lemon Zest

#FFF1A6

RGB 255, 241, 166 · HSL 51°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 0, 5, 35, 0

Lemon Zest is #FFF1A6 in HEX — rgb(255, 241, 166), hsl(51°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 35%, 0%).

Lemon Zest pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 100%, 83%. 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#FFF1A6

RGB255, 241, 166

HSL51°, 100%, 83%

HSV51°, 35%, 100%

CMYK0, 5, 35, 0

Decimal16773542

CSS RGBrgb(255, 241, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lemon Zest C-839

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Zest 840

ΔE 0.5 · #FFF1A5

Behr

Banana Split 360A-3

ΔE 1.3 · #FDEFA2

Dunn-Edwards

Sour Lemon DE5388

ΔE 1.7 · #FFEEA5

Benjamin Moore

Lemon 2023-50

ΔE 2 · #FFF1A2

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 2.5 · #FAEE9F

PPG

Lazy Daizy 1212-4

ΔE 2.6 · #F6EBA1

Valspar

Lemon Twist 3006-2B

ΔE 3.5 · #FDE9A1

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 4.3 · #FEEA9A

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 4.3 · #F1E99B

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 5.3 · #FDED98

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 5.5 · #F7E594

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 21.5 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#FFF1A6

#A8B5FF

Analogous

#FFC7A8

#FFF1A6

#E1FFA8

Triadic

#FFF1A6

#A8FFF2

#F2A8FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF1A6

#A8E1FF

#C7A8FF

Tetradic

#FFF1A6

#A8FFC7

#A8B5FF

#FFA8E1

Monochromatic

#FFDB0F

#FFE75C

#FFF1A6

#FFFBE5

Rectangle

#FFF1A6

#B5FFA8

#A8B5FF

#F2A8FF

Compound

#FFF1A6

#E1FFA8

#A8B5FF

#C7A8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF5BA

#FBF4CF

#FAF7E5

Darker

#FFE554

#E9C600

#877300

Saturation

#E1DDC7

#FFF2A8

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF1A6

#FFF1A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF1A6

#F3F3B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF1A6

#FFE7EE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lemon Zest 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

#FFE198

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF1A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECE6BC

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.

#788AF0

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: #FFF1A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF1A6;

CSS Variable

--color-lemon-zest: #FFF1A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lemon-zest': '#FFF1A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF1A6] text-[#FFF1A6]

SCSS

$lemon-zest: #FFF1A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF1A6?

#FFF1A6 is Lemon Zest, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF1A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lemon Zest?

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

What colors pair well with Lemon Zest?

Lemon Zest 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 Zest?

You can download Lemon Zest 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 Zest?

The hex code is #FFF1A6. In RGB it's 255, 241, 166, and in HSL it's 51°, 100%, 83%.

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