ColorplanBenjamin Moore Calla Lily (283) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Lemon Sorbet (2019-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 83.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F7ECBA |
| RGB | 247, 236, 186 |
| HSL | 49°, 79%, 85% |
About Calla Lily
Calla Lily (283) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 83, Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to San Pedro Morning (366); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Calla Lily changes with the light
Calla Lily 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
Calla Lily's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Calla Lily will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Calla Lily in real homes
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Calla Lily 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
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Calla Lily questions
What undertone does Calla Lily have?
Calla Lily has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Calla Lily's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Calla Lily a light or dark color?
Calla Lily has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Calla Lily reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Calla Lily in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Calla Lily?
Try Lemon Sorbet (2019-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Calla Lily's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Calla Lily work best?
Calla Lily works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 83, Calla Lily reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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