ColorplanBenjamin Moore Barely Yellow (2025-70) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 92. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Tunsgate Green (No.250).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 92.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7F8DB |
| RGB | 247, 248, 219 |
| HSL | 62°, 67%, 92% |
About Barely Yellow
Barely Yellow (2025-70) is a very light green from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 92, Barely Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barely Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. It's very close to Eggshell (2026-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Barely Yellow changes with the light
Barely Yellow is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Barely Yellow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Barely Yellow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Barely Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Barely Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Barely Yellow in real homes
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Barely Yellow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Westhighland White (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: House White (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Sea Salt (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Barely Yellow questions
What undertone does Barely Yellow have?
Barely Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Barely Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Barely Yellow a light or dark color?
Barely Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 92.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 92, Barely Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Barely Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: Tunsgate Green No.250 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Barely Yellow?
Barely Yellow is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Barely Yellow work best?
Barely Yellow works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 92, Barely Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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