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Laser Lemon

#FFFF66

RGB 255, 255, 102 · HSL 60°, 100%, 70% · CMYK 0, 0, 60, 0

Laser Lemon is #FFFF66 in HEX — rgb(255, 255, 102), hsl(60°, 100%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 60%, 0%).

Laser Lemon pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 60°, 100%, 70%. 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#FFFF66

RGB255, 255, 102

HSL60°, 100%, 70%

HSV60°, 60%, 100%

CMYK0, 0, 60, 0

Decimal16777062

CSS RGBrgb(255, 255, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(60, 100%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citron 400B-4

ΔE 11 · #DFF652

Dulux

Lime Time S18H8 · SB8A4

ΔE 12.9 · #EBE134

Vista Paint

Wow K-393

ΔE 13.2 · #D4DD4C

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 13.7 · #E6D943

Benjamin Moore

Limelight 2025-40

ΔE 13.9 · #E2E566

Dunn-Edwards

Chickadee DE5403

ΔE 14.5 · #FFF47C

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 15.7 · #F8F32B

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 16.8 · #D4CF3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 17.4 · #FFDE42

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 19.1 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 19.4 · #EDEB00

Sherwin-Williams

Lemon Twist SW6909

ΔE 21.5 · #FED95D

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 23.3 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.8 · #C3D263

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 26.4 · #A3CD39

Farrow & Ball

Citron 74

ΔE 33.1 · #F5D27B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

94/100

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

#FFFF66

#6666FF

Analogous

#FFB366

#FFFF66

#B3FF66

Triadic

#FFFF66

#66FFFF

#FF66FF

Split-Complementary

#FFFF66

#66B2FF

#B266FF

Tetradic

#FFFF66

#66FFB3

#6666FF

#FF66B3

Monochromatic

#CCCC00

#FFFF1A

#FFFF66

#FFFFB3

#FFFFE5

Rectangle

#FFFF66

#66FF66

#6666FF

#FF66FF

Compound

#FFFF66

#B3FF66

#6666FF

#B266FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFFF85

#F8F8AA

#F7F7D1

Darker

#FFFF1F

#C4C400

#727200

Saturation

#C9C99C

#FFFF66

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

1.06:1

Fail

vs Black

19.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFFF66

#FFF66A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFFF66

#FFFF88

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFFF66

#FFEFF9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Laser Lemon 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

#FFEC68

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFFF66

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECF18C

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.

#4545EA

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: #FFFF66;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFFF66;

CSS Variable

--color-laser-lemon: #FFFF66;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'laser-lemon': '#FFFF66' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFFF66] text-[#FFFF66]

SCSS

$laser-lemon: #FFFF66;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFFF66?

#FFFF66 is Laser Lemon, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #FFFF66 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Laser Lemon?

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

What colors pair well with Laser Lemon?

Laser Lemon 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 Laser Lemon?

You can download Laser Lemon 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 Laser Lemon?

The hex code is #FFFF66. In RGB it's 255, 255, 102, and in HSL it's 60°, 100%, 70%.

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