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Benjamin Moore Lightning Bolt

323 · #FAF1C5 · LRV ~87.3

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Silent Ivory (~97% proximity)

Lightning Bolt (323) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 87.3 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Silent Ivory (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Lightning Bolt in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

87.3 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

323

HEX

#FAF1C5

RGB

250, 241, 197

HSL

50°, 84%, 88%

Family

Yellows

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Lightning Bolt FAQ

What is the LRV of Lightning Bolt?

Lightning Bolt has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 87.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Lightning Bolt in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Silent Ivory (DE5428), ~97% proximity; PPG: Banana Pudding (PPG1212-2), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Joyful (PPG1107-2), ~97% proximity; Behr: Natural Light (P310-2), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Summer Morning (3007-2C), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (SW 1668), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pineapple Cream (HGSW1668), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~81% 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 Lightning Bolt?

The HEX code of Lightning Bolt (323) is #FAF1C5, RGB 250, 241, 197. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.