YELLOWS

Afterglow

#FFF6B9

RGB 255, 246, 185 · HSL 52°, 100%, 86% · CMYK 0, 4, 27, 0

Afterglow is #FFF6B9 in HEX — rgb(255, 246, 185), hsl(52°, 100%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 27%, 0%).

Afterglow pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 52°, 100%, 86%. 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#FFF6B9

RGB255, 246, 185

HSL52°, 100%, 86%

HSV52°, 27%, 100%

CMYK0, 4, 27, 0

Decimal16774841

CSS RGBrgb(255, 246, 185)

CSS HSLhsl(52, 100%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Afterglow DE5345

Exact match

Behr

Meringue P300-2

ΔE 1 · #FEF5BA

Vista Paint

Yellow Blitz C-846

ΔE 1.8 · #FBF3B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Yellow Blitz 847

ΔE 2.1 · #FDF4BB

Benjamin Moore

Little 324

ΔE 2.3 · #FDF1B7

PPG

Sunbeam 1212-3

ΔE 3.3 · #F5EDB2

Valspar

Summer Sun 3007-2B

ΔE 3.3 · #FAEEB5

Dulux

Paper Tiger S17H2

ΔE 3.6 · #FDEEAF

Colorhouse

Aspire .01 Aspire-01

ΔE 4.9 · #FBEFBB

Kilz

Lime Song LF210-02

ΔE 5.1 · #F6EEBA

IKEA

IKEA061 61

ΔE 5.4 · #ECEBAF

Sherwin-Williams

Icy Lemonade SW1667

ΔE 5.7 · #F4E8B2

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 9.2 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Ice VS-9113

ΔE 10 · #F6DFAD

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 12.5 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 18.8 · #E6C9A2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

91/100

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

#FFF6B9

#B8C1FF

Analogous

#FFD2B8

#FFF6B9

#E5FFB8

Triadic

#FFF6B9

#B8FFF5

#F5B8FF

Split-Complementary

#FFF6B9

#B8E5FF

#D2B8FF

Tetradic

#FFF6B9

#B8FFD2

#B8C1FF

#FFB8E5

Monochromatic

#FFE11F

#FFEB6B

#FFF6B9

#FFFCE5

Rectangle

#FFF6B9

#C1FFB8

#B8C1FF

#F5B8FF

Compound

#FFF6B9

#E5FFB8

#B8C1FF

#D2B8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFF7C6

#FCF7D7

#FBF9EA

Darker

#FFEA60

#F1D100

#8C7A00

Saturation

#E6E3D1

#FFF5B8

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

1.10:1

Fail

vs Black

19.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFF6B9

#FFF5BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFF6B9

#F8F8C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFF6B9

#FFEEF3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Afterglow 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

#FFE5A6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFF6B9

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECEACA

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.

#8492F1

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: #FFF6B9;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFF6B9;

CSS Variable

--color-afterglow: #FFF6B9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'afterglow': '#FFF6B9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFF6B9] text-[#FFF6B9]

SCSS

$afterglow: #FFF6B9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFF6B9?

#FFF6B9 is Afterglow, a light yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFF6B9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Afterglow?

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

What colors pair well with Afterglow?

Afterglow 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 Afterglow?

You can download Afterglow 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 Afterglow?

The hex code is #FFF6B9. In RGB it's 255, 246, 185, and in HSL it's 52°, 100%, 86%.

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