St Elmos Fire 362 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2DB58, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #F2DB58 · 362
St Elmos Fire
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
St Elmos Fire Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2DB58
RGB242, 219, 88
Estimated LRV65.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With St Elmos Fire
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match St Elmos Fire from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to St Elmos Fire are Gilded by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Dilly Dally by PPG (a close digital match), Pursuit of Happiness by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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