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Benjamin Moore Lemon
2021-20 · #FFC501 · LRV ~61.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Forsythia (~96% proximity)Lemon (2021-20) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 61.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Forsythia (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Lemon in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
61.2 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
2021-20
HEX
#FFC501
RGB
255, 197, 1
HSL
46°, 100%, 50%
Family
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Lemon FAQ
What is the LRV of Lemon?
Lemon has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 61.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Lemon in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Forsythia (SW 6907), ~96% proximity; Behr: Unmellow Yellow (P300-7), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Confident Yellow (HGSW6911), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Confident Yellow (DEA117), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Tangy (3008-1A), ~89% proximity; PPG: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), ~85% proximity; Glidden: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), ~83% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~31% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Lemon?
The HEX code of Lemon (2021-20) is #FFC501, RGB 255, 197, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.