Beekeeper
Also known as: Fun Yellow, Pale Banana, Late Day Sun, Summer’s Heat
Beekeeper brings a cheerful and optimistic feel to any palette. This soft yellow is a natural fit for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Beekeeper plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.42:1 on black clears AA.
Beekeeper color codes
- HEX
- #F6E491
- RGB
- rgb(246, 228, 145)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 228, 145, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 85%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 41%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(90.7 -1.9 42.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.5% 0.105 97.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 9.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Beekeeper works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Beekeeper
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Beekeeper by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.28:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Beekeeper background: #000000
Palettes featuring Beekeeper
Beekeeper with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beekeeper
Beekeeper triad
Similar colors
- Drover#FBEB9B · ΔE 1.7
- Eggnog#FDEA9F · ΔE 2.1
- Lemonade#EFE499 · ΔE 2.4
- Cornflake#F0E68C · ΔE 2.5
- Lazy Daisy#F6EBA1 · ΔE 2.8
- Sour Lemon#FFEEA5 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beekeeper is closest to Icy Plains.
Beekeeper FAQs
What color is Beekeeper?
Beekeeper is a light yellow with the hex code #F6E491. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 85% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beekeeper?
The hex code for Beekeeper is #F6E491. In RGB it's rgb(246, 228, 145), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 41%, 4%).
What colors go well with Beekeeper?
Beekeeper pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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