Yellow Highlighter 2021-40 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFDF65, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Mist from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDF65 · 2021-40
Yellow Highlighter
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Highlighter Technical Profile
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Yellow Highlighter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Yellow Highlighter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreYellow Highlighter
Nearly identical
ValsparGolden Mist
Golden Mist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spirited Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun's Glory
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunspot
PPG
Nearly identical
Country Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Highlighter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Highlighter
#FFDF65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Highlighter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow Highlighter 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 Yellow Highlighter.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Highlighter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Highlighter have?
Yellow Highlighter 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 Yellow Highlighter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow Highlighter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow Highlighter are Golden Mist by Valspar (a near-identical match), Yellow Chimes by Valspar (a near-identical match), Spirited Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Yellow Highlighter'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 Yellow Highlighter?
Yellow Highlighter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.9, 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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Why Yellow Highlighter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.