Glimmer 342 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8D750, 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.
Ref. #F8D750 · 342
Glimmer
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Glimmer Technical Profile
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Glimmer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glimmer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGlimmer
Nearly identical
ValsparSweet Mustard
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
Nearly identical
Festival Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glitter Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Pineapple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Citrus
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wake Up
Kilz
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glimmer
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Glimmer.
More yellow colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Glimmer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glimmer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glimmer are Sweet Mustard by Valspar (a near-identical match), Festival Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match), Glitter Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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