Ref. #EFF5CE · M340-2
Floating Lily
82%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Floating Lily Technical Profile
What color is Floating Lily? It's a very light cool yellow with the hex code #EFF5CE. Colors similar to Floating Lily include Benjamin Moore Wispy Green, Benjamin Moore Celadon Green, Benjamin Moore Lime Ricky. Floating Lily has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 82, Floating Lily reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Floating Lily reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Floating Lily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Floating Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Floating Lily
#EFF5CE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8DC171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Floating Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Floating Lily Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Floating Lily.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Floating Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Floating Lily have?
Floating Lily by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Floating Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Wispy Green by Benjamin Moore (#ECF4CC), Celadon Green by Benjamin Moore (#EEF2C8), Lime Ricky by Benjamin Moore (#F2F4CB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Floating Lily?
Floating Lily has an LRV of 82.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Floating Lily's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.