PANTONE Lemon Drop
Rich Light Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Lemon Drop
#FDD777
#FCCD54
#FCC12C
#FBB709
#DD9F03
#BA8603
#926902
#6F5002
#4B3601
#231901
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Lemon Drop
#FDD777
#FDDC86
#FDDE90
#FEE3A0
#FEE7AF
#FEECBE
#FEEFC8
#FEF3D7
#FFF8E6
#FFFBF0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FDD878
#779DFD
Analogous
#FD9477
#FDD878
#E0FD77
Triadic
#FDD878
#77FDD7
#D777FD
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE Snapdragon | #FED777 | ΔE 0.90 | |
| PANTONE 12-0736 TPG | #FDD678 | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 12-0737 TPG | #FDDA77 | ΔE 1.53 | |
| PANTONE 2004 XGC | #FFD976 | ΔE 1.55 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FDD878;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FDD878;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDD878 0%, #FBB709 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#F1D373 (Red Blind)
#F1D373 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FBDE7B (Green Blind)
#FBDE7B (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFC7BB (Blue Blind)
#FFC7BB (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Lemon Drop is a highly saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FDD878, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 43°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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