Benjamin Moore Lemon 2021-20

Official color page:Lemon 2021-20
Color code:2021-20
Color name:Lemon
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Lemon?

Revitalize your space with Benjamin Moore's Lemon (2021-20), a vibrant and cheerful shade that instantly brightens any room. This energetic hue pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like warm whites and light grays, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. For a more bold and playful look, consider combining Lemon with complementary colors such as teal or coral. Whether used as an accent wall or in small decor pieces, Lemon adds a pop of color that can uplift and energize your space. Bring a touch of sunshine indoors with this versatile and uplifting color choice.

What are Benjamin Moore Lemon undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Lemon undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#FFC400

RGB code:

255, 196, 0

Is Benjamin Moore Lemon 2021-20 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 46° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2021-20 Lemon HSL code: 46, 100%, 50%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lemon:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Color comparison

Lemon 2021-20 vs Yolk 2023-10

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Lemon 2021-20 vs Benjamin Moore Yolk 2023-10Open Lemon 2021-20
LRV: 54.51%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 53.64%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Lemon 2021-20 vs Bumble Bee Yellow 2020-10

Looking for the perfect paint color for your space? Let's see the differences between these two paint colors to help you make an informed decision.

Benjamin Moore Lemon 2021-20 vs Benjamin Moore Bumble Bee Yellow 2020-10Open Lemon 2021-20
LRV: 54.51%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 49.59%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm