Lemon Meringue
HEX: #F6EABE | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#F6EABE
246, 234, 190
47°, 22% ,96%
0, 4.88, 22.76, 3.53
About Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue (#F6EABE) is a color with RGB(246, 234, 190) and HSL(47.14°, 22.76%, 96.47%). In design, it fits Pastel, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Background, Print. Its complementary color is #BECAF6, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #BEF6EA and #EABEF6. The name comes from Lemon Meringue (English).
- HEX: #F6EABE
- RGB: 246, 234, 190
- HSL: 47.14°, 22.76%, 96.47%
- Style: Pastel, Warm
- Use case: Text, Background, Print
- Complementary color: #BECAF6
- Triadic colors: #BEF6EA, #EABEF6
- The name comes from Lemon Meringue (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #F6EABE from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#EEEEBE
#EBEBBE
#FBE5E5
#EAEAEA
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Meringue, a confection made from whipped egg whites and sugar, has a history dating back to at least the 17th century, with claims of its origin in Switzerland (by a pastry chef named Gasparini in Meiringen) or Germany. Lemon tarts and custards have been popular desserts for centuries. The specific combination of a lemon custard base with a meringue topping, creating 'Lemon Meringue Pie,' gained significant popularity in the United States during the 19th century. Early American cookbooks, such as Eliza Leslie's 'Directions for Cookery' (1847), featured recipes for lemon pie with meringue. The color 'Lemon Meringue' (#f6eabe) evokes the pale, creamy yellow of the dessert's filling, often with a hint of the browned meringue peaks.
First Recorded Use
The exact first use of the combined term 'lemon meringue' is difficult to pinpoint, but recipes for lemon tarts and meringue toppings existed separately before being combined. Meringue itself is believed to have originated in Switzerland or Germany in the 17th or 18th century. Lemon tarts have a long history. The combination likely became popular in the 19th century, with early published recipes appearing around the mid-1800s.
Cultural Associations
Lemon Meringue Pie is a classic and beloved dessert, particularly in American cuisine, often associated with home baking, comfort food, and special occasions. Its bright, tangy flavor combined with the sweet, airy meringue makes it a popular choice. The color 'Lemon Meringue' reflects this culinary association, bringing to mind a light, sweet, and slightly tart feeling. It's a color often used in contexts that aim for a soft, cheerful, or vintage aesthetic.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #F6EABE;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #F6EABE;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #F6EABE;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#F6EABE,
#F4F5F8
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#F6EABE,
#F4F5F8
);
}// SCSS variable
$lemon-meringue: #F6EABE;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lemon-meringue-r: 246;
$lemon-meringue-g: 234;
$lemon-meringue-b: 190;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $lemon-meringue;
color: rgba($lemon-meringue-r, $lemon-meringue-g, $lemon-meringue-b, 0.8);
}