# Behr Beacon Yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beacon-yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beacon-yellow)

The warm and inviting Beacon Yellow (HDC-CL-16) by Behr adds a cheerful touch to any room. This versatile hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like a crisp white or a warm gray, creating a harmonious and sophisticated color palette. Consider incorporating accents in complementary shades such as taupe or navy for a pop of contrast against the uplifting Beacon Yellow. Whether used as a focal wall or as an accent color, this yellow tone brings a sense of brightness and positivity to any space.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Beacon Yellow
- **Color code:** HDC-CL-16
- **HEX:** #f2c98a
- **RGB:** 242, 201, 138
- **LRV:** 61.67%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 36° Saturation: 42.98% Value: 94.9%
- **HSL:** hsl(36, 80, 75)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.94 Yellow: 42.98 Key: 5.1
- **YIQ:** Y: 206.077 I: 44.677 Q: -10.933
- **XYZ:** X: 62.094 Y: 62.489 Z: 32.829
- **CIE Lab:** L:83.173 a:6.382 b:36.877
- **CIE Luv:** L:83.173 u:30.691 v:47.475
- **Decimal:** 15911306
- **Hunter Lab:** 79.05, 1.875, 30.712

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Afterglow](https://plan-home.com/color/afterglow-sw-6667)
- [Behr Garbanzo Paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garbanzo-paste)
- [Benjamin Moore Moir Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-moir-gold-cw-280)
- [Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-yellow-sw-0030)
- [Sherwin Williams Sun Salutation](https://plan-home.com/color/sun-salutation-sw-9664)
- [Benjamin Moore Honey Burst](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honey-burst-144)
- [Valspar US Buttered Up](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-buttered-up)
- [Valspar US Delightful Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-delightful-moon)
- [Behr Jackfruit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jackfruit)
- [Valspar US Goldfinch](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-goldfinch)
- [Behr Lunch Box](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lunch-box)
- [Valspar US Oats and Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-oats-and-honey)
- [Valspar US Halcyon Days](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-halcyon-days)
- [Behr Charismatic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charismatic)
- [Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-york-harbor-yellow-2154-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Bellini Fizz](https://plan-home.com/color/bellini-fizz-sw-9008)
- [Sherwin Williams Ambitious Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/ambitious-amber-sw-6366)
- [Valspar US Croissant](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-croissant)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Porcelain Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-porcelain-peach)
- [Behr Frosting Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frosting-cream)
- [Behr Cafe Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cafe-cream)
- [Behr Almond Milk](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-milk)
- [Behr Pumpkin Essence](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pumpkin-essence)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Luscious Lemon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-luscious-lemon)
- [Behr Garbanzo Paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garbanzo-paste)
- [Behr Midsummer Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-midsummer-gold)
- [Behr Sunburst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunburst)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Tinted Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tinted-ice)
- [Behr National Anthem](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-national-anthem)
- [Behr New Age Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-new-age-blue)
- [Behr Pansy Garden](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pansy-garden)
- [Behr Frisky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frisky-blue)
- [Behr Celestial Light](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-celestial-light)
- [Behr Indigo Batik](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-indigo-batik)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.