Bitter Lemon

Q: How do I use #DEE41B in CSS?

You can use #DEE41B in CSS with: background-color: #DEE41B; or color: #DEE41B; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 228, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 88%, 11%.

#DEE41B

Bitter Lemon is a neutral medium color with the hex code #DEE41B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 228, 27 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 88%, 11% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Bitter Lemon color values

HEX: #DEE41B
RGB: 222, 228, 27
HSL: 62°, 79%, 50%
CMYK: 3, 0, 88, 11

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Bitter Lemon sits at 62° on the color wheel with 79% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 79% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Bitter Lemon is rendered as rgb(222, 228, 27), where the green channel leads at 228, with red and blue channels close behind. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Bitter Lemon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 3C 0M 88Y 11K. The low-to-moderate black value (11%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (88%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Bitter Lemon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DEE41B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 228, 27;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DEE41B',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 88%
K: 11%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 228, 27)
rgba(222, 228, 27, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 62° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DEE41B?

#DEE41B is Bitter Lemon, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 222, 228, 27. It has a hue of 62°, 79% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DEE41B?

The RGB color code for #DEE41B is rgb(222, 228, 27). This means it contains 222 red, 228 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Bitter Lemon a warm or cool color?

Bitter Lemon (#DEE41B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #DEE41B in CSS?

You can use #DEE41B in CSS with: background-color: #DEE41B; or color: #DEE41B; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 228, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 88%, 11%.