Lemonade
Also known as: First Day of Summer, Reviving Green, Lazy Daisy, Party Sponge Cake
Part of the yellow family, Lemonade pairs a soft base with a sunny and uplifting presence — ideal for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Lemonade maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.23:1 on black clears AA.
Lemonade color codes
- HEX
- #EFE499
- RGB
- rgb(239, 228, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 228, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 73%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 36%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(90.2 -4.0 38.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.1% 0.095 100.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 1000 — Green beige#CDBA88 · ΔE 11.1 · 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 Lemonade works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lemonade
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lemonade 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 1.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.23:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lemonade background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lemonade
Lemonade with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lemonade
Lemonade triad
Similar colors
- Lazy Daisy#F6EBA1 · ΔE 1.6
- Drover#FBEB9B · ΔE 2.3
- Beekeeper#F6E491 · ΔE 2.4
- Cornflake#F0E68C · ΔE 2.6
- Eggnog#FDEA9F · ΔE 2.8
- Sour Lemon#FFEEA5 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lemonade is closest to Icy Plains.
Lemonade FAQs
What color is Lemonade?
Lemonade is a light yellow with the hex code #EFE499. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 73% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lemonade?
The hex code for Lemonade is #EFE499. In RGB it's rgb(239, 228, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 36%, 6%).
What colors go well with Lemonade?
Lemonade pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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