ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lemon Grass (339) is a very light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Lemon Meringue (2023-50).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 82.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCEB9D |
| RGB | 252, 235, 157 |
| HSL | 49°, 94%, 80% |
About Lemon Grass
Lemon Grass (339) is a very light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 83, Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass'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 Pineapple Grove (333); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lemon Grass changes with the light
Lemon Grass 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
Lemon Grass's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Grass will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Grass in real homes
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Lemon Grass 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 2.8
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lemon Grass questions
What undertone does Lemon Grass have?
Lemon Grass has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Grass's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Grass a light or dark color?
Lemon Grass has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Lemon Grass reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lemon Grass in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 2.8); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Grass?
Try Lemon Meringue (2023-50) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lemon Grass's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lemon Grass work best?
Lemon Grass works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 83, Lemon Grass reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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