Lightning Storm 359 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9EEA9, LRV 80 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Corn from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9EEA9 · 359
Lightning Storm
80%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Lightning Storm Technical Profile
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Lightning Storm in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lightning Storm 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 Storm
Nearly identical
BehrSweet Corn
Sweet Corn
Behr
Nearly identical
Shaded Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lazy Daizy
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
East of the Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lightning Storm in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lightning Storm from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lightning Storm are Sweet Corn by Behr (a near-identical match), Windsong by Behr (a near-identical match), Shaded Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lightning Storm'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 Storm?
Lightning Storm has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.7, 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 Storm's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.