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Lightning Storm
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lightning Storm Technical Profile
What color is Lightning Storm? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F9EEA9. Colors similar to Lightning Storm include Behr Sweet Corn, Behr Windsong, Dunn-Edwards Shaded Sun. Lightning Storm has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Lightning Storm 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 Lightning Storm 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 Lightning Storm
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lightning Storm
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lightning Storm
#F9EEA9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lightning Storm
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lightning Storm 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 Storm.
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 Storm — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lightning Storm have?
Lightning Storm by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Lightning Storm from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweet Corn by Behr (#F5EBA7), Windsong by Behr (#F3EBA6), Shaded Sun by Dunn-Edwards (#F3EBA5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lightning Storm?
Lightning Storm has an LRV of 79.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lightning Storm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.