ColorplanBenjamin Moore Flower Power (398) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. For trim, try Blossom Tint (933).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 57.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CECE4A |
| RGB | 206, 206, 74 |
| HSL | 60°, 57%, 55% |
About Flower Power
Flower Power (398) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 58, Flower Power has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Flower Power'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 Granny Smith (CSP-860), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Flower Power changes with the light
Flower Power 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
Flower Power's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Flower Power 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 Flower Power can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Flower Power will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Flower Power in real homes
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Flower Power 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 12.5
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 11.7
Also close: Citron (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 14.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Flower Power questions
What undertone does Flower Power have?
Flower Power has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Flower Power's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Flower Power a light or dark color?
Flower Power has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Flower Power has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Flower Power in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 12.5); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (closest available, ΔE 11.7); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 13.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Flower Power?
Try Blossom Tint (933) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Flower Power's undertone.
Where does Flower Power work best?
Flower Power works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 58, Flower Power has visible color without darkening a room much.
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