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Lightning

#F8E37E

RGB 248, 227, 126 · HSL 50°, 90%, 73% · CMYK 0, 8, 49, 3

Lightning is #F8E37E in HEX — rgb(248, 227, 126), hsl(50°, 90%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 49%, 3%).

Lightning pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 90%, 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#F8E37E

RGB248, 227, 126

HSL50°, 90%, 73%

HSV50°, 49%, 97%

CMYK0, 8, 49, 3

Decimal16311166

CSS RGBrgb(248, 227, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 90%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lightning 340

Exact match

Valspar

Lemon Curd 3007-2A

ΔE 1.6 · #FDE581

Vista Paint

Lemon Drizzle C-833

ΔE 2 · #FDE583

PPG

Citrus Punch 1212-5

ΔE 2.5 · #FDEA83

Dulux

Harvest Gold S17H4

ΔE 2.7 · #FFE481

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Drizzle 834

ΔE 2.8 · #FEE483

Behr

Chilled Lemonade 390B-4

ΔE 3.2 · #FCEA80

Dunn-Edwards

Quack Quack DE5346

ΔE 3.4 · #FFE989

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 6 · #F4D96C

Sherwin-Williams

Daffodil SW6901

ΔE 6.1 · #FAD97A

Kilz

Glory Yellow LE250-01

ΔE 6.5 · #FFDF85

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 8.7 · #F2D964

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 9.1 · #FDED98

Colorhouse

Beeswax .04 Beeswax-04

ΔE 9.3 · #E0CD74

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 9.5 · #F5D27B

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 14 · #E1CC4F

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

#F8E37E

#7C91F8

Analogous

#F8A57C

#F8E37E

#CFF87C

Triadic

#F8E37E

#7CF8E3

#E37CF8

Split-Complementary

#F8E37E

#7CCFF8

#A57CF8

Tetradic

#F8E37E

#7CF8A5

#7C91F8

#F87CCF

Monochromatic

#D0AF0B

#F4D434

#F8E37E

#FCF3C5

#FEFAE7

Rectangle

#F8E37E

#91F87C

#7C91F8

#E37CF8

Compound

#F8E37E

#CFF87C

#7C91F8

#A57CF8

Variations

Lighter

#F9E996

#F5EBB6

#F6F1D8

Darker

#F9D831

#CCAA01

#776300

Saturation

#CDC7A8

#F8E37C

#FCE679

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

1.29:1

Fail

vs Black

16.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8E37E

#F6E47F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8E37E

#E7E791

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8E37E

#FDD7E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Lightning 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

#F9D77A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8E37E

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7DC9E

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.

#546DE8

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: #F8E37E;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8E37E;

CSS Variable

--color-lightning: #F8E37E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightning': '#F8E37E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8E37E] text-[#F8E37E]

SCSS

$lightning: #F8E37E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8E37E?

#F8E37E is Lightning, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F8E37E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lightning?

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

What colors pair well with Lightning?

Lightning 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?

You can download Lightning 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?

The hex code is #F8E37E. In RGB it's 248, 227, 126, and in HSL it's 50°, 90%, 73%.

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