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Benjamin Moore Lightning Storm

359 · #F8EDA8 · LRV 83.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shaded Sun is a 97% match

Lightning Storm (359) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 83.4 (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 match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Shaded Sun (97% match).

Compare Lightning Storm with other brands

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LRV

83.4 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

359

HEX

#F8EDA8

RGB

248, 237, 168

HSL

52°, 85%, 82%

Family

Yellows

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Lightning Storm FAQ

What is the LRV of Lightning Storm?

Lightning Storm has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83.4 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.

What is the closest match to Lightning Storm in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shaded Sun (DE5471), 97%; Glidden: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), 95%; PPG: Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4), 94%; Behr: Rite Of Spring (P300-3), 92%; Valspar: East of the Sun (8001-25B), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow (SW 1666), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), 87%. 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 Lightning Storm?

The HEX code of Lightning Storm (359) is #F8EDA8, RGB 248, 237, 168. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.