ColorplanBenjamin Moore St. Elmo's Fire (362) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. For trim, try Featherbed (928).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 69.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1DA57 |
| RGB | 241, 218, 87 |
| HSL | 51°, 85%, 64% |
About St. Elmo's Fire
St. Elmo's Fire (362) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 70, St. Elmo's Fire has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down St. Elmo's Fire'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 Cheerful (354), it's warmer and more colorful.
How St. Elmo's Fire changes with the light
St. Elmo's Fire 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
St. Elmo's Fire's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
St. Elmo's Fire will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See St. Elmo's Fire in real homes
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St. Elmo's Fire 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 9.8
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 11.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Citron (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
St. Elmo's Fire questions
What undertone does St. Elmo's Fire have?
St. Elmo's Fire has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down St. Elmo's Fire's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is St. Elmo's Fire a light or dark color?
St. Elmo's Fire has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, St. Elmo's Fire has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to St. Elmo's Fire in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with St. Elmo's Fire?
Try Featherbed (928) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share St. Elmo's Fire's undertone.
Where does St. Elmo's Fire work best?
St. Elmo's Fire works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 70, St. Elmo's Fire has visible color without darkening a room much.
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