Benjamin Moore

Yellow Lotus

2021-50

Yellow Lotus (2021-50) by Benjamin Moore is a light, moderately saturated yellow with an LRV of 79.2, making it one of the higher-reflectance yellows in the line. The hex #FFEC9E indicates a warm yellow with soft peach-gold undertones and minimal green influence. Its high LRV gives it the capacity to significantly brighten a space.

Coordinating Benjamin Moore colors include White Dove and Simply White for trim pairings, Hale Navy and Kendall Charcoal for dark contrast, and Golden Straw and Rich Cream as analogous warm-range companions.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2021-50

Collection

Color Preview

Yellow Lotus 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 Yellow Lotus under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Yellow Lotus under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

48°

Orange Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

100%

Highly Saturated

LRV

79.2

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

#FFEC9E

RGB Decimal

255, 236, 158

RGB Percent

100.0%, 92.5%, 62.0%

HSL

48.2, 100.0%, 81.0%

HSV

48.2, 38.0%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.5%, 38.0%, 0.0%

YIQ

232.8, 36.4, -20.3

XYZ

77.41, 83.72, 44.43

CIE Lab

93.33, -4.31, 40.16

CIE Luv

93.33, 16.13, 55.16

Hunter Lab

91.50, -4.36, 32.83

Decimal

16772254

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Yellow Lotus Upbeat Yellow Highlighter Flirtatious

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Yellow Lotus Firefly Lemon Sorbet Moonlight

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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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