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Beekeeper

#F6E491

RGB 246, 228, 145 · HSL 49°, 85%, 77% · CMYK 0, 7, 41, 4

Beekeeper is #F6E491 in HEX — rgb(246, 228, 145), hsl(49°, 85%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 4%).

Beekeeper pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 49°, 85%, 77%. 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#F6E491

RGB246, 228, 145

HSL49°, 85%, 77%

HSV49°, 41%, 96%

CMYK0, 7, 41, 4

Decimal16180369

CSS RGBrgb(246, 228, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(49, 85%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Fun Yellow SW6908

ΔE 1.1 · #F7E594

Behr

Honey Tone 360C-3

ΔE 2 · #F6E08E

Valspar

Chickery Chick 3008-2A

ΔE 2.1 · #FBE998

Benjamin Moore

San 360

ΔE 2.7 · #F8E890

PPG

Calabash 1213-5

ΔE 2.9 · #F8EB97

Dulux

Old Yella S17H3

ΔE 2.9 · #FEEA9A

Vista Paint

Scene Stealer C-832

ΔE 3 · #FAE89A

Hallman-Lindsay

Scene Stealer 833

ΔE 3 · #FAE89A

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 3.2 · #FDED98

Dunn-Edwards

Lemon Gelato DE5464

ΔE 4.5 · #F8EC9E

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 4.7 · #FAEE9F

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 5.1 · #F1E99B

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 6.9 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 7.5 · #FAE39F

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 7.9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 17.3 · #F2D964

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#F6E491

#92A5F6

Analogous

#F6B292

#F6E491

#D7F692

Triadic

#F6E491

#92F6E4

#E492F6

Split-Complementary

#F6E491

#92D7F6

#B292F6

Tetradic

#F6E491

#92F6B2

#92A5F6

#F692D7

Monochromatic

#DEB812

#F0D24C

#F6E491

#FCF6D9

#FDF9E7

Rectangle

#F6E491

#A5F692

#92A5F6

#E492F6

Compound

#F6E491

#D7F692

#92A5F6

#B292F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8E9A8

#F5ECC2

#F7F2DE

Darker

#F4D446

#D1AC07

#7C6601

Saturation

#D3CEB5

#F6E492

#FBE78E

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6E491

#F5E592

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6E491

#E7E79F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6E491

#FADAE1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Beekeeper 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

#F8D888

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6E491

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5DDAC

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.

#677FE7

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: #F6E491;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6E491;

CSS Variable

--color-beekeeper: #F6E491;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'beekeeper': '#F6E491' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6E491] text-[#F6E491]

SCSS

$beekeeper: #F6E491;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6E491?

#F6E491 is Beekeeper, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6E491 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Beekeeper?

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

What colors pair well with Beekeeper?

Beekeeper 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 Beekeeper?

You can download Beekeeper 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 Beekeeper?

The hex code is #F6E491. In RGB it's 246, 228, 145, and in HSL it's 49°, 85%, 77%.

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