Glimmer 342 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8D750, estimated LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Mustard from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F8D750 · 342
Glimmer
65%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Glimmer Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8D750
RGB248, 215, 80
Estimated LRV64.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Glimmer
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
#FBD950
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Festival Yellow
PPG
#F9D646
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Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
#F8D85A
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Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
#F8D75A
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Fresh Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
#F3D64F
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Citrus
Behr
#FEDD4E
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Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
#FED95D
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Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
#FED95D
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Wake Up
Kilz
#FFD754
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Saffron Yellow
RAL
#F5D033
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Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
#E0CD74
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Colors That Work With Glimmer
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glimmer
#F8D750
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFD161
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glimmer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glimmer 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
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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Glimmer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glimmer have?
Glimmer by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Glimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glimmer are Sweet Mustard by Valspar (a close digital match), Festival Yellow by PPG (a close digital match), Glitter Yellow by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Glimmer'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 Glimmer?
Glimmer has a estimated lightness value of 64.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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