Lightning Bug

Lightning Bug by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Lightning Bug sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 50°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 76%. Saturation is around 88%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 50°. The hex value is #f7e27d. The RGB value is 247, 226, 125.

Lightning Bug has brightness around 76%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.

You can match Lightning Bug with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Lightning Bug is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.

Lightning Bug is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.