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Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow

314 · #FCC550 · LRV ~61.2

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Sweet Lemon (~96% proximity)

Imperial Yellow (314) 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 Valspar Sweet Lemon (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Imperial Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

61.2 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

314

HEX

#FCC550

RGB

252, 197, 80

HSL

41°, 97%, 65%

Family

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Imperial Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Imperial Yellow?

Imperial Yellow 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 Imperial Yellow in other brands?

Valspar: Sweet Lemon (3006-3B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Bling Bling (P280-6), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Orange Delight (DE5306), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rayo de Sol (SW 9020), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rayo De Sol (HGSW9020), ~92% proximity; PPG: Be Daring (PPG1211-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Fuzzy Navel (PPG1206-6), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~70% 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 Imperial Yellow?

The HEX code of Imperial Yellow (314) is #FCC550, RGB 252, 197, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.