Royal Linen 931 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F5EAC1, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rainforest Glow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5EAC1 · 931
Royal Linen
78%LRV Value
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Royal Linen in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Linen in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRoyal Linen
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRainforest Glow
Rainforest Glow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Daisy Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Oyster Bisque
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Candle in the Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lavish Lemon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavish Lemon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Linen
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Linen
#F5EAC1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Royal Linen
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal Linen 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 Royal Linen.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Royal Linen — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Linen have?
Royal Linen 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 Royal Linen in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Linen from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Linen are Rainforest Glow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lemon Flavor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Daisy Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal Linen'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 Royal Linen?
Royal Linen has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Royal Linen's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.