Yellow
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Yellow remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#FFD400
LRV
60.59
Yellow in Real Rooms
Yellow has a high LRV of 60.59 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a living room, front door and misc.
1 Living Room Photo
In a living room, Yellow acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
Living room walls in Yellow radiate warmth and welcoming energy.
@thompsonspainthomedecor
1 Front Door Photo
The front door is a great place to experiment with higher sheen levels. Yellow in a high-gloss finish creates a mirror-like surface that looks incredibly expensive and traditional, echoing the grand entryways of London or New York.
Front door painted Yellow announces arrival with cheerful, confident style.
@lauramccainre
1 Misc Photo
In walk-in closets or pantries, Yellow provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.
Door finished in Yellow creates an inviting focal point with timeless charm.
@hgtvmagazine
Coordinating Colors
With LRVs of 61 and 60, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 61, Minced Onion is decisively the brighter choice.
Cloud White reflects far more light (LRV 85 vs 61), opening up a space where Yellow encloses it.
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 61), opening up a space where Yellow encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (61 vs 55) makes Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (65 vs 61) makes Bright Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 62 and 61, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 53), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 61 and 58, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (61 vs 55) makes Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 42), opening up a space where Chartreuse encloses it.