What is the hex code for Lemon Yellow?

Lemon Yellow is #f8ed43. It appears in 15 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Lemon Yellow look like on white and black backgrounds?

Lemon Yellow (#f8ed43) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 17.19:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Lemon Yellow come from?

Lemon Yellow is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued yellow pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Lemon Yellow in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#f8ed43) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Lemon Yellow

About Lemon Yellow

Lemon Yellow is a mid-tone, vivid yellow tone. Its hex value is #f8ed43 — that is RGB 248, 237, 67, or HSL 56°, 93%, 62%.

It holds 17.2:1 contrast against dark, so Lemon Yellow works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.2:1; on black 17.2:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Lemon Yellow appears in 15 combinations — most often paired with Venice Green, Turquoise Green and Seashell Pink.

Palettes with Lemon Yellow

Lemon Yellow appears in 15 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Seashell Pink & Lemon Yellow

Plate 45 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Seashell Pink, Lemon Yellow.

Showa era

Coral Red & Lemon Yellow +1

Plate 123 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Coral Red, Lemon Yellow, Taupe Brown.

Showa era

Golden Yellow & Lemon Yellow +1

Plate 138 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Golden Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Venice Green.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Cinnamon Rufous +1

Plate 158 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Cinnamon Rufous, Night Green.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Vandar Poel's Blue +1

Plate 168 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Vandar Poel's Blue, Veronia Purple.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Madder Brown +1

Plate 173 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Madder Brown, Turquoise Green.

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Lemon Yellow & Deep Slate Olive +1

Plate 189 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Deep Slate Olive, Venice Green.

Showa era

Cinnamon Buff & Lemon Yellow +1

Plate 210 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Cinnamon Buff, Lemon Yellow, Lincoln Green.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Apricot Orange +2

Plate 253 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Apricot Orange, Cotinga Purple, Slate Color.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Green Blue +2

Plate 259 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Green Blue, Helvetia Blue, Warm Gray.

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Lemon Yellow & Light Green Yellow +2

Plate 289 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Light Green Yellow, Violet Blue, Dull Violet Black.

Showa era

Raw Sienna & Lemon Yellow +2

Plate 298 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Lemon Yellow, Peach Red, Black.

Showa era

Lemon Yellow & Benzol Green +2

Plate 306 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Lemon Yellow, Benzol Green, Dull Viridian Green, Nile Blue.

Showa era

Light Pinkish Cinnamon & Ecru +2

Plate 317 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Light Pinkish Cinnamon, Ecru, Lemon Yellow, Turquoise Green.

Showa era

Burnt Sienna & Lemon Yellow +2

Plate 333 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Green, Blue.

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Palettes with Lemon Yellow

Seashell Pink & Lemon Yellow

Coral Red & Lemon Yellow +1

Golden Yellow & Lemon Yellow +1

Lemon Yellow & Cinnamon Rufous +1

Lemon Yellow & Vandar Poel's Blue +1

Lemon Yellow & Madder Brown +1

Lemon Yellow & Deep Slate Olive +1

Cinnamon Buff & Lemon Yellow +1

Lemon Yellow & Apricot Orange +2

Lemon Yellow & Green Blue +2

Lemon Yellow & Light Green Yellow +2

Raw Sienna & Lemon Yellow +2

Lemon Yellow & Benzol Green +2

Light Pinkish Cinnamon & Ecru +2

Burnt Sienna & Lemon Yellow +2

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