Ref. #FFC800 · 370B-7
Yellow Flash
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Flash Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Flash? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #FFC800. Colors similar to Yellow Flash include Sherwin-Williams Forsythia, Dutch Boy Lemon Yellow, Benjamin Moore Lemon. Yellow Flash has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 65, Yellow Flash 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 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 Yellow Flash 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 Yellow Flash
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Flash
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Flash
#FFC800
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Flash
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Flash 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 Yellow Flash.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Flash — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Flash have?
Yellow Flash by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Yellow Flash from other brands?
The closest matches are Forsythia by Sherwin-Williams (#FFC801), Lemon Yellow by Dutch Boy (#FFC700), Lemon by Benjamin Moore (#FFC501). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Flash?
Yellow Flash has an LRV of 65.0, 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 Yellow Flash's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.