ORANGES

Lightning Yellow

#F7A233

RGB 247, 162, 51 · HSL 34°, 92%, 58% · CMYK 0, 34, 79, 3

Lightning Yellow is #F7A233 in HEX — rgb(247, 162, 51), hsl(34°, 92%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 79%, 3%).

Lightning Yellow pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 92%, 58%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F7A233

RGB247, 162, 51

HSL34°, 92%, 58%

HSV34°, 79%, 97%

CMYK0, 34, 79, 3

Decimal16228915

CSS RGBrgb(247, 162, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 92%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Squash 290B-6

ΔE 2.4 · #F7A33A

Benjamin Moore

Tangelo 2017-30

ΔE 3.5 · #FFA235

Valspar

Sunset Glow 3009-2

ΔE 3.7 · #FFAB37

Dulux

Indulgent Yellow S13H9

ΔE 4.5 · #F3A225

Vista Paint

Pieces of Eight C-961

ΔE 5.3 · #FFAD34

Hallman-Lindsay

Pieces Of Eight 962

ΔE 5.6 · #FFAF38

Dunn-Edwards

Ripe Pumpkin DE5307

ΔE 5.7 · #FFAF37

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 5.9 · #F59724

RAL

Sun Yellow 1037

ΔE 6.8 · #F39F18

Sherwin-Williams

Sunflower SW6678

ΔE 7.6 · #E39A33

Kilz

Aloha LH240

ΔE 7.8 · #FEB14B

PPG

Cornucopia 1203-7

ΔE 10.3 · #ED9B44

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 10.6 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 11.6 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 14 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 24.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F7A233

#3187F6

Analogous

#F63F31

#F7A233

#E9F631

Triadic

#F7A233

#31F6A1

#A131F6

Split-Complementary

#F7A233

#31E9F6

#3F31F6

Tetradic

#F7A233

#31F63F

#3187F6

#F631E9

Monochromatic

#895006

#D37B09

#F7A233

#F9C37B

#FDE4C4

Rectangle

#F7A233

#87F631

#3187F6

#A131F6

Compound

#F7A233

#E9F631

#3187F6

#3F31F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8B45A

#F1C58C

#F2DDC1

Darker

#E98604

#A35C00

#5F3600

Saturation

#B19876

#F6A131

#FBA22D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7A233

#D4C02C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7A233

#B4B44E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7A233

#F899A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Lightning Yellow reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#F9A641

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7A233

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6AB66

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#1B71E0

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: #F7A233;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7A233;

CSS Variable

--color-lightning-yellow: #F7A233;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightning-yellow': '#F7A233' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7A233] text-[#F7A233]

SCSS

$lightning-yellow: #F7A233;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7A233?

#F7A233 is Lightning Yellow, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F7A233 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lightning Yellow?

Lightning Yellow works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Lightning Yellow?

Lightning Yellow pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lightning Yellow?

You can download Lightning Yellow 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 Yellow?

The hex code is #F7A233. In RGB it's 247, 162, 51, and in HSL it's 34°, 92%, 58%.

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