Ripe Lemon

Q: How do I use #F2D70D in CSS?

You can use #F2D70D in CSS with: background-color: #F2D70D; or color: #F2D70D; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 215, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 95%, 5%.

#F2D70D

Ripe Lemon is a warm medium color with the hex code #F2D70D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 215, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 11%, 95%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Ripe Lemon color values

HEX: #F2D70D
RGB: 242, 215, 13
HSL: 53°, 90%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 11, 95, 5

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Ripe Lemon sits at 53° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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, Ripe Lemon is rendered as rgb(242, 215, 13), where the red channel dominates at 242, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Ripe Lemon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 11M 95Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 11% magenta, 95% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Ripe Lemon

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2D70D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 215, 13;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2D70D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 11%
Y: 95%
K: 5%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 215, 13)
rgba(242, 215, 13, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2D70D?

#F2D70D is Ripe Lemon, a warm medium color with RGB values of 242, 215, 13. It has a hue of 53°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F2D70D?

The RGB color code for #F2D70D is rgb(242, 215, 13). This means it contains 242 red, 215 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Ripe Lemon a warm or cool color?

Ripe Lemon (#F2D70D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F2D70D in CSS?

You can use #F2D70D in CSS with: background-color: #F2D70D; or color: #F2D70D; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 215, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 11%, 95%, 5%.