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Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow

314 · #FCC550 · LRV 61.2

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sweet Lemon is a 96% match

Imperial Yellow (314) 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 Valspar Sweet Lemon (96% match).

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LRV

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 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 Imperial Yellow in other brands?

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