# Benjamin Moore Lightning Storm

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lightning-storm-359](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lightning-storm-359)

Benjamin Moore Lightning Storm 359 is a light, sun-warmed yellow with a soft creamy cast and gentle golden undertones. Its high brightness keeps it from feeling heavy, while the muted saturation makes it more livable than a sharp, primary yellow. In daylight, this shade reads as a clear buttery pastel; under warm evening bulbs, it can take on a richer, more honeyed look. Use it on kitchen walls, breakfast nooks, or a child’s room where a pale yellow can add visible warmth without dominating the space. Pair Lightning Storm with warm white trim, pale oak, natural linen, and quiet blue-gray or sage accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Lightning Storm
- **Color code:** 359
- **HEX:** #F8EDA8
- **RGB:** 248, 237, 168
- **LRV:** 79.72%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 52° Saturation: 32.26% Value: 97.25%
- **HSL:** hsl(52, 85, 82)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.44 Yellow: 32.26 Key: 2.75
- **YIQ:** Y: 232.423 I: 28.728 Q: -19.146
- **XYZ:** X: 76.064 Y: 83.354 Z: 49.117
- **CIE Lab:** L:93.169 a:-6.345 b:34.836
- **CIE Luv:** L:93.169 u:10.432 v:49.301
- **Decimal:** 16313768
- **Hunter Lab:** 91.298, -11.058, 32.012

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sun City](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sun-city-352)
- [Benjamin Moore Jasper Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jasper-yellow-2024-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Wildflowers](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wildflowers-325)
- [Benjamin Moore Pineapple Grove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pineapple-grove-333)
- [Benjamin Moore Lemon Meringue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-meringue-2023-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Copacabana](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copacabana-284)
- [Behr Firefly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-firefly)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunshine on the Bay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunshine-on-the-bay-347)
- [Benjamin Moore Hay Stack](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hay-stack-317)
- [Benjamin Moore Lemon Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemon-grass-339)
- [Benjamin Moore Sunny Side Up](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sunny-side-up-367)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Lilies](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-lilies-346)
- [Benjamin Moore Little Dipper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-little-dipper-324)
- [Benjamin Moore Sundance](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sundance-2022-50)
- [Behr Lily Bulb](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lily-bulb)
- [Benjamin Moore Little Angel](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-little-angel-318)
- [Benjamin Moore Banan-Appeal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-banan-appeal-332)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Lotus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-lotus-2021-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Fun in the Sun](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fun-in-the-sun-358)
- [Behr Storm Lightning](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-storm-lightning)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Winter Sunshine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winter-sunshine-345)
- [Benjamin Moore Lemonade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lemonade-2024-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Candlelit Dinner](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-candlelit-dinner-295)
- [Benjamin Moore Pernod](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pernod-316)
- [Benjamin Moore Lightning Bolt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lightning-bolt-323)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Cheerful](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cheerful-354)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Roses](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-roses-353)
- [Benjamin Moore San Fernando Sunshine](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-san-fernando-sunshine-360)
- [Benjamin Moore Jasper Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jasper-yellow-2024-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Lightning Bug](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lightning-bug-340)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lapis](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lapis-2067-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Twilight Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-blue-2067-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Brazilian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brazilian-blue-817)
- [Benjamin Moore Delphinium](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-delphinium-cc-872)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Suede Shoes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-suede-shoes-798)
- [Benjamin Moore Mosaic](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mosaic-cc-874)
- [Benjamin Moore Aqua Marina](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aqua-marina-816)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/359

## 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.