ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lion Heart (306) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try Colonial Cream (OC-77).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 63.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5CA79 |
| RGB | 245, 202, 121 |
| HSL | 39°, 86%, 72% |
About Lion Heart
Lion Heart (306) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, Lion Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lion Heart'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. Next to Beverly Hills (180), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Lion Heart changes with the light
Lion Heart 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
Lion Heart's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lion Heart 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 Lion Heart can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lion Heart will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lion Heart in real homes
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Lion Heart 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lion Heart questions
What undertone does Lion Heart have?
Lion Heart has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lion Heart's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lion Heart a light or dark color?
Lion Heart has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 63.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Lion Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lion Heart in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lion Heart?
Try Colonial Cream (OC-77) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lion Heart's undertone.
Where does Lion Heart work best?
Lion Heart works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 63, Lion Heart has visible color without darkening a room much.
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