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Ref. #FFB701 · 2020-20

Lemon Shine

53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Lemon Shine 2020-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFB701, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bright'n Shiny from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lemon Shine Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFB701
RGB255, 183, 1
LRV52.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Lemon Shine in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lemon Shine 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 Shine
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBright'n Shiny

Bright'n Shiny

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Empire Yellow

Behr

Nearly identical

Goldfinch

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Sweet As Honey

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Yellow Summer

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Gold Abundance

Valspar

Nearly identical

Fall Gold

PPG

Very similar

Lemon Whisper

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Melon Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Extrovert

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lemon Shine

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Lemon Shine

Complement

Beacon Blue

Lemon Shine Room Palettes

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

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Perfectly Pesto

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Avalon Teal

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Lemon Shine.

Golden Nugget

Benjamin Moore · 2019-20

#FFB801

Bumble Bee Yellow

Benjamin Moore · 2020-10

#FFB101

Mardi Gras Gold

Benjamin Moore · 2019-10

#FFB001

Yellow Flash

Benjamin Moore · 2021-10

#FFBE01

Lemon

Benjamin Moore · 2021-20

#FFC501

Mandarin Orange

Benjamin Moore · 2018-20

#FFA807

More orange colors from other brands

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

Extreme Yellow

Behr · P260-7

#FFAE10

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Lemon Shine — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lemon Shine have?
Lemon Shine by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lemon Shine in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lemon Shine from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lemon Shine are Bright'n Shiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empire Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match), Laser Lemon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lemon Shine'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 Shine?
Lemon Shine has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.5, 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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