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Ref. #FFE9A0 · 2019-50

Lemon Drops

77%LRV Value
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Lemon Drops 2019-50 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFE9A0, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Tart from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lemon Drops Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFE9A0
RGB255, 233, 160
LRV77.0
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Lemon Drops in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lemon Drops in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreLemon Drops
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sButter Tart

Butter Tart

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Lemon Twist

Valspar

Nearly identical

Rich Glow

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Twinkle Little Star

PPG

Nearly identical

Egg Nog

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Equator Glow

Behr

Nearly identical

Aspire .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Dayroom Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Sunstone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Venetian Yellow

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Cream Gold

Kilz

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lemon Drops

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lemon Drops

#FFE9A0

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B5D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lemon Drops

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Rich Glow

Complement

Lavender Sky

Lemon Drops Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

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

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Lemon Meringue

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Copacabana

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#F4E5A1

Lightning Storm

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More yellow colors from other brands

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

Prairie Dust

Behr · N330-2

#DFE1CE

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 0819

#FCF3CB

Sabo Garden

Hirshfield's · 0402

#978D59

Shoelace

Behr · OR-W13

#ECECE2

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams · 7747

#BDC0A0

Lemon Drops — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lemon Drops have?
Lemon Drops 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 Lemon Drops in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Drops from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Drops are Butter Tart by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rich Glow by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Twist by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Drops'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 Lemon Drops?
Lemon Drops has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, 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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