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Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012)
Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012)
#DDAD00Click to copy
Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(221, 173, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(47, 100%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(47, 100%, 87%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 22%, 100%, 13%)Copy
Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) Color Schemes
Complementary
#DDAD00
Click to copy#0030DD
Click to copyAnalogous
#DD3E00
Click to copy#9FDD00
Click to copySplit Complementary
#009EDD
Click to copy#3F00DD
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DDAD00
Click to copy#F1CE52
Click to copy#F9E9B0
Click to copy#775D00
Click to copy#110D00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLemon Yellow (RAL 1012) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.09 : 1
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Black background #000000
10.05 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.92 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
6.05 : 1
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Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) Shade Variants
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) Color Introduction
Definition
Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) (HEX #DDAD00) has the RGB value rgb(221, 173, 0), the HSL value hsl(47°, 100%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 22%, 100%, 13%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) is #0030DD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DD3F00 and #9EDD00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#009FDD, #3F00DD) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 against white and 10.05:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) has a lightness of 43% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A slightly green-toned acid yellow.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Lemon Yellow (RAL 1012) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.