ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lemon Meringue (2023-50) is a very light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 86. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 86.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FEF0A1 |
| RGB | 254, 240, 161 |
| HSL | 51°, 98%, 81% |
About Lemon Meringue
Lemon Meringue (2023-50) is a very light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 86, Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue'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 Sundance (2022-50); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lemon Meringue changes with the light
Lemon Meringue 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 Meringue'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 Meringue 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 Meringue can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Meringue will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Meringue in real homes
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Lemon Meringue 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 3.8
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.6
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lemon Meringue questions
What undertone does Lemon Meringue have?
Lemon Meringue has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Meringue's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Meringue a light or dark color?
Lemon Meringue has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 86.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 86, Lemon Meringue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lemon Meringue in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 8.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Meringue?
Lemon Meringue is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Lemon Meringue work best?
Lemon Meringue works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 86, Lemon Meringue reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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