Lemon

HEX: #FFF700 | Modern Palette

On White
1.13:1
FAIL
On Black
18.56:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFF700
RGB
255, 247, 0
HSL
58°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 3, 100, 0

About Lemon

Lemon (#FFF700) is a color with RGB(255, 247, 0) and HSL(58.1°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0008FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FFF7 and #F700FF. The name comes from limau (Malay (likely via Arabic and Persian)).

  • HEX: #FFF700
  • RGB: 255, 247, 0
  • HSL: 58.1°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0008FF
  • Triadic colors: #00FFF7, #F700FF
  • The name comes from limau (Malay (likely via Arabic and Persian)).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

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

Color Harmonies

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFF700 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F9F900
Protanopia #F8F801
Tritanopia #FFE9E9
Achromatopsia #F1F1F1

Frequently Asked Questions

Lemon (#FFF700) is a color with RGB(255, 247, 0) and HSL(58.1°, 100%, 50%).

#FFF700 pairs strongly with #0008FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFF700 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FFF700 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Lemon is linked to limau from Malay (likely via Arabic and Persian), meaning citrus fruit.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word limau
Meaning citrus fruit
Language Malay (likely via Arabic and Persian)
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word 'lemon' entered English from Old French 'limon', which itself came from Medieval Latin 'limon'. This Latin term is believed to have been borrowed from Arabic 'laymūn' or Persian 'līmūn', ultimately tracing back to the Malay word 'limau'. The fruit itself is native to Asia, likely northeastern India. It was introduced to Europe around the 2nd century AD by the Romans, but large-scale cultivation in Europe began with the Arab conquest of Spain in the 8th century. The color 'lemon' as a descriptor for a pale yellow hue became common much later, likely in the 18th or 19th century, directly referencing the fruit's characteristic color.

First Recorded Use

c. 1350-1450

Cultural Associations

Lemons are widely used in culinary arts globally for their sour juice and aromatic zest. In many cultures, lemons symbolize freshness, cleanliness, and sometimes bitterness or disappointment (e.g., 'when life gives you lemons...'). The color lemon is often associated with spring, cheerfulness, and light, but can also be seen as sharp or acidic. Lemonade is a popular refreshing drink, especially in Western cultures. In some folk remedies, lemons are believed to have medicinal properties.

Similar Named Colors
Cadmium Yellow #FFF600 ΔE 0.27
Yellow Rose #FFF000 ΔE 1.93
Yellow #FFFF00 ΔE 2.10
Laser Lemon #FEFE22 ΔE 2.14

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFF700;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFF700;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFF700;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFF700,
        #0008FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFF700,
        #0008FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lemon: #FFF700;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lemon-r: 255;
$lemon-g: 247;
$lemon-b: 0;

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