ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Highlighter (2021-40) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 74. For trim, try Pearly Gates (190).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 74.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFDE64 |
| RGB | 255, 222, 100 |
| HSL | 47°, 100%, 70% |
About Yellow Highlighter
Yellow Highlighter (2021-40) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 74, Yellow Highlighter 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 Yellow Highlighter'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. It's very close to Sunbeam (328); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Yellow Highlighter changes with the light
Yellow Highlighter 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 Highlighter's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Highlighter 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 Highlighter can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Highlighter will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Highlighter in real homes
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Yellow Highlighter 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 8.9
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.4
Also close: Babouche (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Highlighter questions
What undertone does Yellow Highlighter have?
Yellow Highlighter has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Highlighter's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Highlighter a light or dark color?
Yellow Highlighter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 74.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Yellow Highlighter reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Yellow Highlighter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (closest available, ΔE 7.4); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Highlighter?
Try Pearly Gates (190) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Highlighter's undertone.
Where does Yellow Highlighter work best?
Yellow Highlighter works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 74, Yellow Highlighter reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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