Limon
Also known as: Canola Oil, Yellow Sand, Witch Hazel, Golden Aurelia
With its warm undertone, Limon (#F7EB73) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.09:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Limon color codes
- HEX
- #F7EB73
- RGB
- rgb(247, 235, 115)
- RGBA
- rgba(247, 235, 115, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 89%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 53%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 53%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(92.3 -6.8 58.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.6% 0.142 103.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 5.7 · 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 Limon 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 Limon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Limon 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 1.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.09:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Limon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Limon
Limon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Limon
Limon triad
Similar colors
- Yellowish#FAEE66 · ΔE 1.9
- Dolly#F5F171 · ΔE 2.3
- Straw Gold#FCF679 · ΔE 2.6
- Corn#FBEC5D · ΔE 2.7
- Goldfinch#F8E462 · ΔE 2.7
- Illuminating#EEEE77 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Limon is closest to Icy Plains.
Limon FAQs
What color is Limon?
Limon is a light yellow with the hex code #F7EB73. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 89% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Limon?
The hex code for Limon is #F7EB73. In RGB it's rgb(247, 235, 115), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 53%, 3%).
What colors go well with Limon?
Limon pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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