Lemon Curd
Also known as: Pure Sunshine, Post Yellow, Sailor Moon, Marsh Marigold
Lemon Curd brings a sunny and uplifting feel to any palette. This medium yellow is a natural fit for kids' apps and summer palettes. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.49:1 on black clears AA.
Lemon Curd color codes
- HEX
- #FFEE11
- RGB
- rgb(255, 238, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 238, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(56, 100%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(56, 93%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 93%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.3 -7.9 89.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.3% 0.195 104.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 4.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Lemon Curd works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lemon Curd
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lemon Curd by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.49:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lemon Curd background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lemon Curd
Lemon Curd triad
Similar colors
- Yellow-Bellied#FFEE33 · ΔE 1.3
- Marsupilami#FDF200 · ΔE 1.5
- Hollandaise#FFEE44 · ΔE 2.3
- Lemon#FFF700 · ΔE 2.5
- Star#FFE500 · ΔE 2.6
- Xanthic#F4E216 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lemon Curd is closest to Cloud Break.
Lemon Curd FAQs
What color is Lemon Curd?
Lemon Curd is a medium yellow with the hex code #FFEE11. In HSL terms it has a hue of 56°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lemon Curd?
The hex code for Lemon Curd is #FFEE11. In RGB it's rgb(255, 238, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 93%, 0%).
What colors go well with Lemon Curd?
Lemon Curd pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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