ColorplanBenjamin Moore Firefly (299) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223) and Behr Lemon Sorbet (330B-6). For trim, try Pompeii (OC-82).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 58.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EEC463 |
| RGB | 238, 196, 99 |
| HSL | 42°, 80%, 66% |
About Firefly
Firefly (299) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 59, Firefly has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Firefly'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 Hannah Banana (CSP-955), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Firefly changes with the light
Firefly 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
Firefly's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Firefly 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 Firefly can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Firefly will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Firefly in real homes
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Firefly 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 6.4
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 9.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Firefly questions
What undertone does Firefly have?
Firefly has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Firefly's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Firefly a light or dark color?
Firefly has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Firefly has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Firefly in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (close, ΔE 4.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Firefly?
Try Pompeii (OC-82) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Firefly's undertone.
Where does Firefly work best?
Firefly works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 59, Firefly has visible color without darkening a room much.
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