ColorplanBenjamin Moore Light Yellow (2022-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 90. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 90.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FDF5C4 |
| RGB | 253, 245, 196 |
| HSL | 52°, 93%, 88% |
About Light Yellow
Light Yellow (2022-60) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 90, Light Yellow 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 Light Yellow'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 Butter (2023-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Light Yellow changes with the light
Light Yellow 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
Light Yellow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Light Yellow 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 Light Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Light Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Light Yellow in real homes
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Light Yellow 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 4.8
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Dayroom Yellow (ΔE 6.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Light Yellow questions
What undertone does Light Yellow have?
Light Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Light Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Light Yellow a light or dark color?
Light Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 90, Light Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Light Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Light Yellow?
Light Yellow 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 Light Yellow work best?
Light Yellow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 90, Light Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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