Barely Yellow 2025-70 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8F9DC, LRV 88 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Corn from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8F9DC · 2025-70
Barely Yellow
88%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Barely Yellow Technical Profile
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Barely Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBarely Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrWhite Corn
White Corn
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Whisp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lamb's Wool
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Giggle
PPG
Nearly identical
Ambrosia Mist
Valspar
Very similar
In Paradise
Kilz
Very similar
Frozen Banana
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baby Kiwi
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Imagine .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Yellow
#F8F9DC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely Yellow 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Barely Yellow.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Barely Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Yellow have?
Barely Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Yellow are White Corn by Behr (a near-identical match), Green Whisp by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon White by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barely Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Barely Yellow?
Barely Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Barely Yellow's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.