Sour Lemon
Also known as: Cream and Butter, Baby Chick, Buttered Popcorn, Transparent Yellow
Sour Lemon sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.03:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Sour Lemon color codes
- HEX
- #FFEEA5
- RGB
- rgb(255, 238, 165)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 238, 165, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 100%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 35%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 35%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(94.2 -1.6 37.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.6% 0.093 96.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 11.8 · 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 Sour Lemon 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 Sour Lemon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sour Lemon 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 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sour Lemon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sour Lemon
Sour Lemon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sour Lemon
Sour Lemon triad
Similar colors
- Eggnog#FDEA9F · ΔE 1.0
- Drover#FBEB9B · ΔE 1.5
- Thunderbolt#FDEFAD · ΔE 1.5
- Lazy Daisy#F6EBA1 · ΔE 2.0
- Beekeeper#F6E491 · ΔE 2.9
- Banana Milk#FFF7AD · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sour Lemon is closest to Cotton Boll.
Sour Lemon FAQs
What color is Sour Lemon?
Sour Lemon is a light yellow with the hex code #FFEEA5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 100% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sour Lemon?
The hex code for Sour Lemon is #FFEEA5. In RGB it's rgb(255, 238, 165), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 35%, 0%).
What colors go well with Sour Lemon?
Sour Lemon pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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