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Benjamin Moore Lemon Shine 2020-20

Lemon Shine

Benjamin Moore

2020-20

About Lemon Shine by Benjamin Moore

Lemon Shine 2020-20 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 55% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 54.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ffb600

RGB: 255, 182, 0

Hue43°

Saturation100%

Lightness50%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Lemon Shine from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Lemon Shine looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Lemon Shine 2020-20 a warm or cool color?
Lemon Shine by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Lemon Shine?
Lemon Shine sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Lemon Shine?
Brightness is about 55%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #ffb600. The RGB value is 255, 182, 0.
Is Lemon Shine better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Lemon Shine has brightness around 55%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Lemon Shine?
You can match Lemon Shine with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Lemon Shine work best in a home?
Lemon Shine works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Lemon Shine compare to a pure white paint?
Lemon Shine is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Lemon Shine in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Lemon Shine in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Lemon Shine. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Lemon Shine. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.