ColorplanBenjamin Moore Neon (402) is a light green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 75. For trim, try Paper Mache (AF-25).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 75.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9E8A1 |
| RGB | 217, 232, 161 |
| HSL | 73°, 61%, 77% |
About Neon
Neon (402) is a light, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 75, Neon 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 Neon'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 Tasty Apple (416), it's cooler and more muted.
How Neon changes with the light
Neon 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
Neon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Neon 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 Neon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Neon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Neon in real homes
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Neon 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 9.5
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Pale Hound (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.8
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 13.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Neon questions
What undertone does Neon have?
Neon has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Neon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Neon a light or dark color?
Neon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 75, Neon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Neon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (closest available, ΔE 9.4); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Neon?
Try Paper Mache (AF-25) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Neon's undertone.
Where does Neon work best?
Neon works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, nurseries and living rooms. With an LRV of 75, Neon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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