Lightning Bolt 323 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FBF2C6, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dancing Butterfly from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBF2C6 · 323
Lightning Bolt
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lightning Bolt Technical Profile
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Lightning Bolt in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lightning Bolt in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLightning Bolt
Nearly identical
BehrDancing Butterfly
Dancing Butterfly
Behr
Nearly identical
Pure Laughter
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Banana Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresh Honeydew
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
August Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Morning
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sprout .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Rainforest Glow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lightning Bolt
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lightning Bolt
#FBF2C6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABCE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lightning Bolt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lightning Bolt 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 Lightning Bolt.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lightning Bolt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lightning Bolt have?
Lightning Bolt 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 Lightning Bolt in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lightning Bolt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lightning Bolt are Dancing Butterfly by Behr (a near-identical match), Pure Laughter by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Butterball by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lightning Bolt'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 Lightning Bolt?
Lightning Bolt has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lightning Bolt's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.