# Benjamin Moore Lemon

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-2021-20](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-2021-20)

Benjamin Moore Lemon 2021-20 is a vivid, high-saturation golden yellow with a distinctly warm cast. Its #FFC400 color value gives it a clear, sunlit appearance that reads brighter and more energetic than a muted ochre or buttery yellow. In direct daylight, Lemon looks crisp and intensely yellow, while warm artificial light can pull out its richer gold tones. It is best used where a strong color statement is welcome: on a front door, kitchen island, dining chairs, shelving, or a single accent wall. Pair it with clean white, charcoal, deep navy, natural oak, or black metal for contrast that keeps the yellow feeling intentional rather than overwhelming.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Lemon
- **Color code:** 2021-20
- **HEX:** #FFC400
- **RGB:** 255, 196, 0
- **LRV:** 54.51%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 46° Saturation: 100.0% Value: 100.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(46, 100, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.14 Yellow: 100.0 Key: 0.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 191.297 I: 98.142 Q: -48.514
- **XYZ:** X: 60.984 Y: 60.745 Z: 8.513
- **CIE Lab:** L:82.241 a:7.796 b:83.861
- **CIE Luv:** L:82.241 u:49.886 v:85.135
- **Decimal:** 16761856
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.939, 3.276, 48.081

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Citrus](https://plan-home.com/color/citrus-sw-6906)
- [Benjamin Moore Sparkling Sun](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sparkling-sun-2020-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Cheerful](https://plan-home.com/color/cheerful-sw-6903)
- [Behr Unmellow Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-unmellow-yellow)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunflower](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunflower-2019-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Forsythia](https://plan-home.com/color/forsythia-sw-6907)
- [Benjamin Moore Abstracta](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-abstracta-322)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Flash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-flash-2021-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Confident Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/confident-yellow-sw-6911)
- [Behr Laser Lemon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-laser-lemon)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunshine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunshine-2021-30)
- [Behr English Daisy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-english-daisy)
- [Benjamin Moore Viking Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-viking-yellow-321)
- [Sherwin Williams Goldfinch](https://plan-home.com/color/goldfinch-sw-6905)
- [Sherwin Williams Decisive Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/decisive-yellow-sw-6902)
- [Behr Yellow Groove](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-yellow-groove)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-nugget-2019-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Imperial Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-imperial-yellow-314)
- [Benjamin Moore Lemon Shine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-shine-2020-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunrays](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunrays-343)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Abstracta](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-abstracta-322)
- [Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mardi-gras-gold-2019-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Bumble Bee Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bumble-bee-yellow-2020-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-nugget-2019-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Lemon Shine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-shine-2020-20)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Yolk](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yolk-2023-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Chick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-chick-2023-20)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Patriot Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-patriot-blue-2064-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Royal Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-royal-blue-2065-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-blue-2066-20)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2021-20

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.