ColorplanBenjamin Moore Squish-Squash (311) is a very light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Corn Silk (CC-218).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 80.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FDE7A5 |
| RGB | 253, 231, 165 |
| HSL | 45°, 96%, 82% |
About Squish-Squash
Squish-Squash (311) is a very light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 81, Squish-Squash 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 Squish-Squash'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 Lemon Drops (2019-50), it's cooler and more muted.
How Squish-Squash changes with the light
Squish-Squash 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
Squish-Squash's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Squish-Squash 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 Squish-Squash can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Squish-Squash will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Squish-Squash in real homes
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Squish-Squash 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
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 2.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.4
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Squish-Squash questions
What undertone does Squish-Squash have?
Squish-Squash has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Squish-Squash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Squish-Squash a light or dark color?
Squish-Squash has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 80.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Squish-Squash reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Squish-Squash in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 5.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Squish-Squash?
Try Corn Silk (CC-218) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Squish-Squash's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Squish-Squash work best?
Squish-Squash works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 81, Squish-Squash reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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