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Lightning

#F9EEA9

RGB 249, 238, 169 · HSL 52°, 87%, 82% · CMYK 0, 4, 32, 2

Lightning is #F9EEA9 in HEX — rgb(249, 238, 169), hsl(52°, 87%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 32%, 2%).

Lightning pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 87%, 82%. 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#F9EEA9

RGB249, 238, 169

HSL52°, 87%, 82%

HSV52°, 32%, 98%

CMYK0, 4, 32, 2

Decimal16379561

CSS RGBrgb(249, 238, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 87%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lightning 359

Exact match

Behr

Sweet Corn 370C-3

ΔE 1.3 · #F5EBA7

Dunn-Edwards

Shaded Sun DE5471

ΔE 1.8 · #F3EBA5

PPG

Lazy Daizy 1212-4

ΔE 2.8 · #F6EBA1

Vista Paint

Lemon Sponge Cake C-831

ΔE 3 · #F7ECAD

Dulux

Paper Tiger S17H2

ΔE 3.3 · #FDEEAF

Valspar

Pineapple Cream 3008-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #F8E9AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Sponge Cake 832

ΔE 3.5 · #F8ECAE

Sherwin-Williams

Venetian Yellow SW1666

ΔE 4.7 · #F6E3A1

IKEA

IKEA073 73

ΔE 5 · #FAEE9F

Kilz

Yellow Green LF230-01

ΔE 5.1 · #F1E99B

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 5.4 · #F7E29D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 5.7 · #FAE39F

Dutch Boy

Tinker Belles VS-9602

ΔE 8.3 · #FDED98

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 8.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 18.9 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

84/100

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

#F9EEA9

#A9B4F9

Analogous

#F9C6A9

#F9EEA9

#DCF9A9

Triadic

#F9EEA9

#A9F9EE

#EEA9F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EEA9

#A9DCF9

#C6A9F9

Tetradic

#F9EEA9

#A9F9C6

#A9B4F9

#F9A9DC

Monochromatic

#EFD31A

#F4E162

#F9EEA9

#FDFAE7

Rectangle

#F9EEA9

#B4F9A9

#A9B4F9

#EEA9F9

Compound

#F9EEA9

#DCF9A9

#A9B4F9

#C6A9F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAF2BA

#F8F2CF

#F9F6E5

Darker

#F7E257

#E1C405

#867400

Saturation

#DDDAC5

#F9EEA9

#FCF1A6

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

1.18:1

Fail

vs Black

17.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EEA9

#FBEDAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EEA9

#F0F0B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EEA9

#FDE5EB

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

#FADF9A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EEA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E4BE

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.

#7988EB

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #F9EEA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EEA9;

CSS Variable

--color-lightning: #F9EEA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lightning': '#F9EEA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EEA9] text-[#F9EEA9]

SCSS

$lightning: #F9EEA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EEA9?

#F9EEA9 is Lightning, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EEA9 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 #F9EEA9. In RGB it's 249, 238, 169, and in HSL it's 52°, 87%, 82%.

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