Ref. #FFB701 · 2020-20
Lemon Shine
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lemon Shine Technical Profile
What color is Lemon Shine? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #FFB701. Colors similar to Lemon Shine include Behr Empire Yellow, Vista Paint Bright'n Shiny, Behr Laser Lemon. Lemon Shine has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 53, Lemon Shine sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Lemon Shine
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lemon Shine
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lemon Shine
#FFB701
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lemon Shine
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lemon Shine 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 Shine.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lemon Shine — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lemon Shine have?
Lemon Shine by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Lemon Shine from other brands?
The closest matches are Empire Yellow by Behr (#FFB700), Bright'n Shiny by Vista Paint (#FFB700), Laser Lemon by Behr (#FFB809). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lemon Shine?
Lemon Shine has an LRV of 52.5, 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 Shine's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.