#ffe49d - Lemon Drops color

A soft, warm butter-yellow with a luminous, sunlit quality. It reads as a pale golden cream with gentle apricot undertones, bright but muted enough to feel soothing rather than garish. It conveys sunny optimism, vintage warmth, and cozy comfort—ideal for kitchens, nurseries, or branding that wants approachable cheer. Pairs beautifully with deep navy, teal, charcoal gray, and warm wood tones; works well as a background or accent to lift a palette without overwhelming it.

color #ffe49d

#ffe49d color RGB value is 255, 228, 157, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.106, 0.384, 0.00. Alternative names for that color are: lemon drops, tan, palegoldenrod, cream brulee, green yellow, orange.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
255, 228, 157
rgb(255, 228, 157)
CMYK
0.00, 0.106, 0.384, 0.00
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sRGB
1.00, 0.894, 0.616
rgb(100% 89.4% 61.6%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.970, 0.891, 0.625
color(a98-rgb 0.97 0.891 0.625)
HCT
91.8, 28.7, 91.3
color(--hct 91.8 19.8% 91.3%)
HSL
43.5, 100, 80.8
hsl(43.5 100% 80.8%)
HSV
43.5, 38.4, 100
color(--hsv 43.5 38.4% 100%)
HWB
43.5, 61.6, 0.00
hwb(43.5 61.6% 0%)
Lab
91.6, 2.50, 38.2
lab(91.6 2.5 38.2)
P3
0.982, 0.898, 0.650
color(display-p3 0.982 0.898 0.65)
XYZ D50
0.783, 0.799, 0.330
color(xyz-d50 0.783 0.799 0.33)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ffe49d
RGB:255 228 157
HSL:43.47deg 100% 80.78%
HEX:#9db8ff
RGB:157 184 255
HSL:223.47deg 100% 80.78%

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