Hyper Beam
Also known as: Sunny , Dolly , Yellowish Tan , Limuyi Yellow
With its warm undertone, Hyper Beam (#F6F677) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. A white counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.37:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Hyper Beam color codes
- HEX
- #F6F677
- RGB
- rgb(246, 246, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 246, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 88%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 52%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 52%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(95.0 -12.1 60.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.8% 0.149 108.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: khaki #F0E68C · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 1026: Luminous yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 7.8 · 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 Hyper Beam works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hyper Beam
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Hyper Beam by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.37:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Hyper Beam background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hyper Beam
Hyper Beam with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hyper Beam
Hyper Beam triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dolly #F5F171 · ΔE 1.3
- Straw Gold #FCF679 · ΔE 1.4
- Banana #FFFC79 · ΔE 1.6
- Butter #FFFF81 · ΔE 1.9
- Illuminating #EEEE77 · ΔE 1.9
- Hive #FFFF77 · ΔE 2.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hyper Beam is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Hyper Beam FAQs
What color is Hyper Beam?
Hyper Beam is a light yellow with the hex code #F6F677. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 88% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hyper Beam?
The hex code for Hyper Beam is #F6F677. In RGB it's rgb(246, 246, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 52%, 4%).
What colors go well with Hyper Beam?
Hyper Beam pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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