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Lemon Grass
79%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lemon Grass Technical Profile
What color is Lemon Grass? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #FDEC9E. Colors similar to Lemon Grass include Behr Sweet As Honey, Behr Lemon Souffle, Dunn-Edwards Baby Chick. Lemon Grass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 79, Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass 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.
Colors Similar to Lemon Grass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sweet As Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Baby Chick
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chickery Chick
Valspar
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scene Stealer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tinker Belles
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Twinkle Little Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Grass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Grass
#FDEC9E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AED45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Grass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Grass 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 Lemon Grass.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Grass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Grass have?
Lemon Grass by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lemon Grass from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet As Honey by Behr (#FEECA1), Lemon Souffle by Behr (#FEECA1), Baby Chick by Dunn-Edwards (#FFEDA2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lemon Grass?
Lemon Grass has an LRV of 79.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Lemon Grass's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.