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Benjamin Moore

Lightning Bolt

323

Lightning Bolt carries a clear yellow undertone at a high LRV of 82.82, keeping it in near-white territory while still delivering perceptible color. It is marginally warmer than a pure lemon tint, with just enough depth to distinguish it from a tinted white in side-by-side comparison. Simply White and Soft Chamois are natural trim and accent partners that stay within the warm family.

Pale Sea Mist and Pink Damask offer subtle cross-palette pairings. For anchoring contrast, Hale Navy or Kendall Charcoal work without overpowering the lightness.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

323

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Lightning Bolt in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Lightning Bolt under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Lightning Bolt under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

50°

Orange Family

Lightness

88%

Light

Saturation

84%

Highly Saturated

LRV

82.8
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#FAF1C5
RGB Decimal
250, 241, 197
RGB Percent
98.0%, 94.5%, 77.3%
HSL
49.8, 84.1%, 87.6%
HSV
49.8, 21.2%, 98.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 3.6%, 21.2%, 2.0%
YIQ
238.7, 19.5, -11.8
XYZ
80.96, 87.27, 65.40
CIE Lab
94.85, -3.84, 22.38
CIE Luv
94.85, 7.80, 33.07
Hunter Lab
93.42, -3.91, 20.38
Decimal
16445893

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lightning BoltFun YellowSt. Elmo's FireSunny Afternoon

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Lightning BoltEffervescentLightning WhiteMilkyway

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Lightning BoltLime FrothSanibel PeachMay Flowers

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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