St Elmos Fire 362 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2DB58, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gilded from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2DB58 · 362
St Elmos Fire
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
St Elmos Fire Technical Profile
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St Elmos Fire in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to St Elmos Fire in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSt Elmos Fire
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGilded
Gilded
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dilly Dally
PPG
Nearly identical
Pursuit of Happiness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Solar Energy
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sun's Glory
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample St Elmos Fire in your own space before committing.
What colors match St Elmos Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to St Elmos Fire are Gilded by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dilly Dally by PPG (a near-identical match), Pursuit of Happiness by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting St Elmos Fire'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 St Elmos Fire?
St Elmos Fire has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why St Elmos Fire's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.