ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lion Yellow (2158-60) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Navajo White (SW 6126), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Adobe White (2166-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 82.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAE8CE |
| RGB | 250, 232, 206 |
| HSL | 35°, 81%, 89% |
About Lion Yellow
Lion Yellow (2158-60) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Lion 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 Lion 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 Country White (898); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lion Yellow changes with the light
Lion 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
Lion 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
Lion 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 Lion Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lion Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lion Yellow in real homes
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Lion 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 3.5
Also close: Jersey Cream (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lion Yellow questions
What undertone does Lion Yellow have?
Lion Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lion Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lion Yellow a light or dark color?
Lion Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Lion Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Lion Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White SW 6126 (close, ΔE 3.5); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lion Yellow?
Try Adobe White (2166-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Lion Yellow's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Lion Yellow work best?
Lion Yellow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 82, Lion Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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