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St Elmos Fire
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
St Elmos Fire Technical Profile
What color is St Elmos Fire? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F2DB58. Colors similar to St Elmos Fire include Dunn-Edwards Gilded, PPG Dilly Dally, MPC Citron Glace. St Elmos Fire has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, St Elmos Fire sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 St Elmos Fire 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 St Elmos Fire
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With St Elmos Fire
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
St Elmos Fire
#F2DB58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for St Elmos Fire
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
St Elmos Fire 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 St Elmos Fire.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
St Elmos Fire — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does St Elmos Fire have?
St Elmos Fire by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match St Elmos Fire from other brands?
The closest matches are Gilded by Dunn-Edwards (#F4DB4F), Dilly Dally by PPG (#F6DB5D), Citron Glace by MPC (#F9E160). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of St Elmos Fire?
St Elmos Fire has an LRV of 65.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why St Elmos Fire's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.