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Lightning Bug

#F7E27D

RGB 247, 226, 125 · HSL 50°, 88%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 49, 3

Lightning Bug is #F7E27D in HEX — rgb(247, 226, 125), hsl(50°, 88%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 49%, 3%).

Lightning Bug pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 88%, 73%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F7E27D

RGB247, 226, 125

HSL50°, 88%, 73%

HSV50°, 49%, 97%

CMYK0, 9, 49, 3

Decimal16245373

CSS RGBrgb(247, 226, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 88%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lightning340

ΔE 0.4 · #F8E37E

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Valspar

Top Banana3008-1C

ΔE 1.7 · #FAE17D

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Vista Paint

Lemon DrizzleC-833

ΔE 2.2 · #FDE583

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Dulux

Harvest GoldS17H4

ΔE 2.8 · #FFE481

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PPG

Citrus Punch1212-5

ΔE 2.9 · #FDEA83

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Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle834

ΔE 2.9 · #FEE483

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Dunn-Edwards

Lightning BugDE5465

ΔE 3.3 · #EFDE74

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Behr

Chilled Lemonade390B-4

ΔE 3.5 · #FCEA80

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IKEA

IKEA109109

ΔE 5.8 · #F4D96C

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Sherwin-Williams

Funky YellowSW6913

ΔE 5.9 · #EDD26F

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Kilz

Glory YellowLE250-01

ΔE 6.5 · #FFDF85

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Kobra

Yellow06

ΔE 8.5 · #F2D964

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Colorhouse

Beeswax .04Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.1 · #E0CD74

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Dutch Boy

Tinker BellesVS-9602

ΔE 9.2 · #FDED98

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Farrow & Ball

Citron74

ΔE 9.3 · #F5D27B

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RAL

Ivory1014

ΔE 13.8 · #E1CC4F

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7E27D

#7E92F7

Analogous

#F7A67E

#F7E27D

#CEF77E

Triadic

#F7E27D

#7EF7E3

#E37EF7

Split-Complementary

#F7E27D

#7ECEF7

#A67EF7

Tetradic

#F7E27D

#7EF7A6

#7E92F7

#F77ECE

Monochromatic

#CEAE0D

#F2D336

#F7E27D

#FBF2C5

#FDFAE7

Rectangle

#F7E27D

#92F77E

#7E92F7

#E37EF7

Compound

#F7E27D

#CEF77E

#7E92F7

#A67EF7

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Lightning Bug run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FDF9E2

Tint #FCF3C9

Tint #FAEEB0

Tint #F8E897

Base #F7E27D

Shade #F2D234

Shade #CCAC0D

Shade #836E08

Shade #3A3104

Variations

Lighter

#F8E897

#F5EAB7

#F6F1D8

Darker

#F7D633

#C9A803

#776300

Saturation

#CCC6A8

#F7E37E

#FBE579

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7E27D

#F5E37E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7E27D

#E6E690

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7E27D

#FCD6DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lightning Bug brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F9D679

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F7E27D

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E6DB9D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEDE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#566EE7

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F7E27D;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7E27D;

CSS Variable

--color-lightning-bug: #F7E27D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightning-bug': '#F7E27D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7E27D] text-[#F7E27D]

SCSS

$lightning-bug: #F7E27D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7E27D?

#F7E27D is Lightning Bug, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F7E27D warm or cool?

Lightning Bug reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lightning Bug?

Lightning Bug works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Lightning Bug?

Lightning Bug pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lightning Bug?

You can download Lightning Bug on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Lightning Bug?

The hex code is #F7E27D. In RGB it's 247, 226, 125, and in HSL it's 50°, 88%, 73%.

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