Limon
Also known as: Canola Oil , Yellow Sand , Witch Hazel , Golden Aurelia
Limon holds a soft position in the yellow range and reads as bright and alert. You'll see it used for 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Limon
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.09:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Limon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Limon
Limon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Limon
Limon triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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