Groovy Lemon Pie

#d6be01

Sunlit chartreuse-gold with calmer, softer punch

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About Groovy Lemon Pie

Groovy Lemon Pie looks like a bright slice of lemon filling, but it lands closer to a soft neon butter than a deep golden label. Compared to , it's lighter and more "lifted" so it doesn't feel pressed-in or settled. It also doesn't go as fruit-juice sharp as , because the undertone stays a touch rounder and greener at the edges, keeping it from reading as straight sunshine.

I use it for UI moments where you want instant attention while still staying friendly to green backgrounds. It's great for CPG labels, grocery category tiles, and limited-time offer badges where the surrounding palette is fresh and you need the highlight to stay playful, not premium-warm. In dashboards and ecommerce product cards, it works well on quantity chips and price callouts when the one you reach for needs to feel more "morning bright" than "gold coin" or honeyed.

Pair it with light sage or creamy neutrals so it keeps its lemony temperature instead of turning slightly sallow next to warm tans.

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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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On Gray 900 #18181b

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9.47:1AAA

On Black #000000

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