ColorplanBenjamin Moore Delightful Yellow (335) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 75. For trim, try Calming Cream (OC-105).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 74.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8E165 |
| RGB | 248, 225, 101 |
| HSL | 51°, 91%, 68% |
About Delightful Yellow
Delightful Yellow (335) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 75, Delightful 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 Delightful 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Sunburst (2023-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Delightful Yellow changes with the light
Delightful Yellow 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
Delightful Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Delightful 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 Delightful Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Delightful Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Delightful Yellow in real homes
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Delightful 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 8.8
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.4
Also close: Babouche (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Delightful Yellow questions
What undertone does Delightful Yellow have?
Delightful Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Delightful Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Delightful Yellow a light or dark color?
Delightful Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Delightful Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Delightful Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (closest available, ΔE 8.4); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Delightful Yellow?
Try Calming Cream (OC-105) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Delightful Yellow's undertone.
Where does Delightful Yellow work best?
Delightful Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 75, Delightful Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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