ColorplanBenjamin Moore Broadway Lights (298) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 67. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 66.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3D27F |
| RGB | 243, 210, 127 |
| HSL | 43°, 83%, 73% |
About Broadway Lights
Broadway Lights (298) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 67, Broadway Lights has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Broadway Lights's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Goldfield (292), it's warmer.
How Broadway Lights changes with the light
Broadway Lights has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Broadway Lights's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Broadway Lights 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 Broadway Lights can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Broadway Lights will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Broadway Lights in real homes
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Broadway Lights 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Yellow Ground (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Broadway Lights questions
What undertone does Broadway Lights have?
Broadway Lights has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Broadway Lights's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Broadway Lights a light or dark color?
Broadway Lights has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Broadway Lights has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Broadway Lights in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Broadway Lights?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Broadway Lights's undertone.
Where does Broadway Lights work best?
Broadway Lights works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 67, Broadway Lights has visible color without darkening a room much.
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