ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lemon Sorbet (2019-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 89. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 88.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FEF2C3 |
| RGB | 254, 242, 195 |
| HSL | 48°, 97%, 88% |
About Lemon Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet (2019-60) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 89, Lemon Sorbet 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 Sorbet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Sicilian Lemon (2020-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lemon Sorbet changes with the light
Lemon Sorbet 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 Sorbet'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 Sorbet 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 Sorbet can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Sorbet will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Sorbet in real homes
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Lemon Sorbet 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 3.4
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lemon Sorbet questions
What undertone does Lemon Sorbet have?
Lemon Sorbet has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Sorbet's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Sorbet a light or dark color?
Lemon Sorbet has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 88.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 89, Lemon Sorbet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lemon Sorbet in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Sorbet?
Lemon Sorbet 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 Sorbet work best?
Lemon Sorbet works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 89, Lemon Sorbet reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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