ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Flash (2021-10) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. For trim, try Lion Yellow (2158-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 57.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFBD00 |
| RGB | 255, 189, 0 |
| HSL | 44°, 100%, 50% |
About Yellow Flash
Yellow Flash (2021-10) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 58, Yellow Flash has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Flash'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 Sunflower (2019-30), it's warmer.
How Yellow Flash changes with the light
Yellow Flash 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
Yellow Flash's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Flash 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 Yellow Flash can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Flash will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Flash in real homes
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Yellow Flash 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 12.3
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 13.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.8
Also close: Citron (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 15.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Flash questions
What undertone does Yellow Flash have?
Yellow Flash has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Flash's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Flash a light or dark color?
Yellow Flash has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Yellow Flash has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellow Flash in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 12.3); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); 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 Yellow Flash?
Try Lion Yellow (2158-60) on trim and Ivory Tower (2157-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Flash's undertone.
Where does Yellow Flash work best?
Yellow Flash works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 58, Yellow Flash has visible color without darkening a room much.
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