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Benjamin Moore Lemon

2021-20 · #FFC501 · LRV 61.2

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Forsythia is a 96% match

Lemon (2021-20) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 61.2 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Forsythia (96% match).

Compare Lemon with other brands

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LRV

61.2 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

2021-20

HEX

#FFC501

RGB

255, 197, 1

HSL

46°, 100%, 50%

Family

Yellows

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Lemon FAQ

What is the LRV of Lemon?

Lemon has an 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.

What is the closest match to Lemon in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Forsythia (SW 6907), 96%; Behr: Unmellow Yellow (P300-7), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Confident Yellow (HGSW6911), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Confident Yellow (DEA117), 92%; Valspar: Tangy (3008-1A), 89%; PPG: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), 85%; Glidden: Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7), 83%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 31%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.