Laser Lemon

HEX: #FEFE22 | Modern Palette

On White
1.08:1
FAIL
On Black
19.41:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FEFE22
RGB
254, 254, 34
HSL
60°, 99% ,56%
CMYK
0, 0, 87, 0

About Laser Lemon

Laser Lemon (#FEFE22) is a color with RGB(254, 254, 34) and HSL(60°, 99.1%, 56.5%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #2222FE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #22FEFE and #FE22FE. The name comes from Laser Lemon (English).

  • HEX: #FEFE22
  • RGB: 254, 254, 34
  • HSL: 60°, 99.1%, 56.5%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #2222FE
  • Triadic colors: #22FEFE, #FE22FE
  • The name comes from Laser Lemon (English).

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Color Palettes

Laser Lemon #FEFE22 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Laser Lemon #FEFE22 pairs with #2222FE as its complementary color, and #22FEFE and #FE22FE in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Laser Lemon #FEFE22 moves from dark #191900 tones through the base color to lighter #FFFFE6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FEFE22
Protanopia #FEFE22
Tritanopia #FFF0F0
Achromatopsia #F6F6F6

Frequently Asked Questions

Laser Lemon (#FEFE22) is a color with RGB(254, 254, 34) and HSL(60°, 99.1%, 56.5%).

#FEFE22 pairs strongly with #2222FE as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FEFE22 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FEFE22 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Laser Lemon is linked to Laser Lemon from English, meaning A bright, intense yellow, reminiscent of a lemon and the sharpness of a laser..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Laser Lemon
Meaning A bright, intense yellow, reminiscent of a lemon and the sharpness of a laser.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'Laser Lemon' was introduced by Crayola in 1990 as part of their crayon color palette. It was one of the new colors added to replace some of the older, less popular shades. The name combines 'laser,' implying brightness and intensity, with 'lemon,' a common descriptor for yellow hues, to create a vivid and memorable name for a very bright yellow.

First Recorded Use

1990

Cultural Associations

As a Crayola crayon color, Laser Lemon holds a nostalgic place for many who grew up in the 1990s and beyond. It's often associated with childhood creativity and art. Its brightness makes it popular for depicting sunshine, cartoon elements, and vibrant designs. It's a playful and energetic color.

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Daffodil #FFFF31 ΔE 0.59
Electric Yellow #FFFF33 ΔE 0.68
Yellow (RYB) #FEFE33 ΔE 0.71
Lemon Glacier #FDFF00 ΔE 0.75

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FEFE22;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FEFE22;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FEFE22;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FEFE22,
        #2222FE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FEFE22,
        #2222FE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$laser-lemon: #FEFE22;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$laser-lemon-r: 254;
$laser-lemon-g: 254;
$laser-lemon-b: 34;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $laser-lemon;
    color: rgba($laser-lemon-r, $laser-lemon-g, $laser-lemon-b, 0.8);
}