ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lemon Grove (363) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 64. For trim, try Featherbed (928).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 63.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8D24A |
| RGB | 232, 210, 74 |
| HSL | 52°, 77%, 60% |
About Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove (363) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 64, Lemon Grove has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Grove'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 Sunny Afternoon (356); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lemon Grove changes with the light
Lemon Grove 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
Lemon Grove's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lemon Grove 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 Grove can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Grove will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Grove in real homes
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Lemon Grove 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 10.8
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Citron (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lemon Grove questions
What undertone does Lemon Grove have?
Lemon Grove has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Grove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Grove a light or dark color?
Lemon Grove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Lemon Grove has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lemon Grove in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 10.8); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Grove?
Try Featherbed (928) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lemon Grove's undertone.
Where does Lemon Grove work best?
Lemon Grove works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 64, Lemon Grove has visible color without darkening a room much.
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