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Hyper Beam

#F6F677

RGB 246, 246, 119 · HSL 60°, 88%, 72% · CMYK 0, 0, 52, 4

Hyper Beam is #F6F677 in HEX — rgb(246, 246, 119), hsl(60°, 88%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 52%, 4%).

Hyper Beam pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 88%, 72%. 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#F6F677

RGB246, 246, 119

HSL60°, 88%, 72%

HSV60°, 52%, 96%

CMYK0, 0, 52, 4

Decimal16184951

CSS RGBrgb(246, 246, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 88%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 5.3 · #FFF47C

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 6.2 · #E2E566

Behr

Pear 400A-3

ΔE 7.3 · #EDF985

PPG

Fresh Lemonade 1216-5

ΔE 9 · #ECE678

Vista Paint

Summer Yellow K-466

ΔE 10.1 · #FFEB7A

Dulux

Succulent S19H5

ΔE 10.3 · #DDDA65

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Peel 849

ΔE 10.5 · #FFED80

Valspar

Tangy Dill 6008-10A

ΔE 11.5 · #D8D556

Kilz

Liming LF230-02

ΔE 12.1 · #E1DD73

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 13.9 · #F2D964

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 15.4 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 16.2 · #C3D263

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 16.3 · #E1CC4F

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 17.7 · #FED95D

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 20 · #FDED98

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 23.9 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

87/100

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

#F6F677

#7979F6

Analogous

#F6B879

#F6F677

#B8F679

Triadic

#F6F677

#79F6F6

#F679F6

Split-Complementary

#F6F677

#79B8F6

#B879F6

Tetradic

#F6F677

#79F6B8

#7979F6

#F679B8

Monochromatic

#C9C90D

#F2F231

#F6F677

#FBFBC1

#FDFDE7

Rectangle

#F6F677

#79F679

#7979F6

#F679F6

Compound

#F6F677

#B8F679

#7979F6

#B879F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8F894

#F4F4B4

#F5F5D7

Darker

#F7F72F

#C7C703

#767600

Saturation

#CACAA5

#F6F679

#FBFB74

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

1.14:1

Fail

vs Black

18.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F6F677

#FFEE7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F6F677

#F6F690

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F6F677

#FDE8F1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Hyper Beam 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

#F8E574

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F6F677

Daylight 5500K

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

#E5EA99

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEEE7

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.

#5252E6

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: #F6F677;

CSS — background

background-color: #F6F677;

CSS Variable

--color-hyper-beam: #F6F677;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hyper-beam': '#F6F677' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F6F677] text-[#F6F677]

SCSS

$hyper-beam: #F6F677;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F6F677?

#F6F677 is Hyper Beam, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F6F677 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Hyper Beam?

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

What colors pair well with Hyper Beam?

Hyper Beam 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 Hyper Beam?

You can download Hyper Beam 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 Hyper Beam?

The hex code is #F6F677. In RGB it's 246, 246, 119, and in HSL it's 60°, 88%, 72%.

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