Inspiration in the color lemon.

Learn the history and meaning of the color lemon, a classic yellow that brings zest to any palette.

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Information about lemon color.

The lemon HEX code picker is #FFF700. This is the bright (but not fluorescent-bright) yellow named after the citrus fruit.

The color lemon can be achieved in a RGB space with 250 red, 250 green, and 51 blue. Lemon color can be achieved in a CMYK color space with 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 80% yellow, and 2% black.

Combine lemon with other colors.

Lemon color pairs playfully with colors opposite it on the color wheel like light teal and blue. For a combination that softens lemon color to a tingle (rather than a “zing,”) put lemon color next to light grays or white. Lemon color interacts with pink to stir appetite and interest. Sprinkle in hints of turquoise, too, and see a delectable palette come to life.

Tap into the psychology of the color lemon.

Lemon is a near-perfect yellow, meaning it brings many of the same meanings that yellow does. Renewal, vivacity, health, and energy are all evoked by the color lemon. Coupled with the name “lemon” (which calls to mind the fruit’s characteristic bite), the color lemon can evoke feelings of zest in every imaginable sense.

Lemon color inspiration in interior design.

The color lemon had its heyday in the 1950s in the post-WWII boom of chromatic colors in the home. Lemon color is among the brightest hues that made it into that décor. The color lemon has re-entered the world of interiors in the 2020s as one of a full kaleidoscope of colors in maximalist environments.

Lemon color in textures and patterns.

Because lemon color is generally used as an accent, it’s perfect to use in any imaginable pattern. The color lemon can also be used in a variety of textures. In fact, because of the way light skates right across the color lemon (due to its brightness), textures in lemon color can sometimes go unnoticed until they’re touched, adding a pleasant surprise.

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Color specs

HEX#FFF700

RGB255, 247, 0

CMYK0, 3, 100, 0

HSL58°, 100%, 50%

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What is the meaning of the color lemon?

Lemon color is a shade of yellow that seems to shy away from the fluorescent side of the spectrum in favor of a fresher hue. This balanced, medium yellow is as zesty and sweet as the many lemon flavor confections in the candy shop.

The color lemon borders on vivid without overpowering a palette. It’s best to use it as an accent color because it’s so bright.

Get inspired with lemon design templates.

The color lemon can be bold like its zesty namesake, or it can be soft like the pastels that accompanied it in the 1950s. Play with lemon color to add unforgettable flavor to your projects.

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