Ref. #EFBE6C · HDC-MD-24
Luscious Lemon
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Luscious Lemon Technical Profile
What color is Luscious Lemon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EFBE6C. Colors similar to Luscious Lemon include Kilz Equator, Vista Paint Sassy Yellow, Hirshfield's Sassy Yellow. Luscious Lemon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Luscious Lemon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Luscious Lemon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Luscious Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Luscious Lemon
#EFBE6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BECA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Luscious Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Luscious Lemon 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 Luscious Lemon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Luscious Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Luscious Lemon have?
Luscious Lemon by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Luscious Lemon from other brands?
The closest matches are Equator by Kilz (#EBBA67), Sassy Yellow by Vista Paint (#EEC171), Sassy Yellow by Hirshfield's (#F0C374). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Luscious Lemon?
Luscious Lemon has an LRV of 56.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Luscious Lemon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.