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Harp Strings

72%LRV Value
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Harp Strings Technical Profile

What color is Harp Strings? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #F2E3B0. Colors similar to Harp Strings include Kilz Bartlett, Valspar Pecan Cream, Vista Paint Sweetie Pie. Harp Strings has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 72, Harp Strings reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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 Harp Strings 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.

HEX Code#F2E3B0
RGB242, 227, 176
LRV71.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Harp Strings

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Bartlett

Kilz

Nearly identical

Pecan Cream

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sweetie Pie

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Butter Cookie

PPG

Nearly identical

Sweetie Pie

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Palomino Mane

MPC

Nearly identical

Lantern Light

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Refreshing Tea

Behr

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Harp Strings

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Harp Strings

#F2E3B0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADC56D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Harp Strings

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Laughing Liam

Complement

Purple Surf

Harp Strings Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

Pop

Pumpkin Blush

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

California Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Avalon Teal

Pop

Big Country Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Harp Strings.

Yellow Lilies

Benjamin Moore · 346

#F5E9AF

Traditional Yellow

Benjamin Moore · 170

#F7E2AB

Coronado Cream

Benjamin Moore · 219

#EEDEB8

Philadelphia Cream

Benjamin Moore · HC-30

#EEDEB8

Sunny Side Up

Benjamin Moore · 367

#EFE4A5

Hampton Green

Benjamin Moore · 2150-50

#E8DDAF

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Mount Olive

Vista Paint · C-381

#706747

Parakeet

Sherwin-Williams · 6711

#B4B05A

Lemon Appeal

Hirshfield's · 798

#EFE4AE

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · C-807

#C9A948

Harp Strings — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Harp Strings have?
Harp Strings by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Harp Strings from other brands?
The closest matches are Bartlett by Kilz (#F3E3B1), Pecan Cream by Valspar (#F3E4AF), Sweetie Pie by Vista Paint (#F3E4B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Harp Strings?
Harp Strings has an LRV of 71.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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