ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lemon Twist (394) is a very light green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. For trim, try Summer Lime (2026-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 83.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECF0BA |
| RGB | 236, 240, 186 |
| HSL | 64°, 64%, 84% |
About Lemon Twist
Lemon Twist (394) is a very light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 84, Lemon Twist 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 Twist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. Next to Summer Lime (2026-60), it's darker and warmer.
How Lemon Twist changes with the light
Lemon Twist 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 Twist'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 Twist 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 Twist can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lemon Twist will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lemon Twist in real homes
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Lemon Twist 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 7.6
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Dayroom Yellow (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.5
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lemon Twist questions
What undertone does Lemon Twist have?
Lemon Twist has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lemon Twist's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lemon Twist a light or dark color?
Lemon Twist has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 83.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Lemon Twist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lemon Twist in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 9.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lemon Twist?
Try Summer Lime (2026-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lemon Twist's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lemon Twist work best?
Lemon Twist works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 84, Lemon Twist reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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