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Benjamin Moore St. Elmo's Fire 362

St. Elmo's Fire

Benjamin Moore

362

About St. Elmo's Fire by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 69.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f1da57

RGB: 241, 218, 87

Hue51°

Saturation85%

Lightness64%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how St. Elmo's Fire looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is St. Elmo's Fire 362 a warm or cool color?
St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire?
St. Elmo's Fire sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 51°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for St. Elmo's Fire?
Brightness is about 70%. Saturation is around 85%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 64%. Hue is close to 51°. The hex value is #f1da57. The RGB value is 241, 218, 87.
Is St. Elmo's Fire better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
St. Elmo's Fire has brightness around 70%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with St. Elmo's Fire?
You can match St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire work best in a home?
St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire compare to a pure white paint?
St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire 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 St. Elmo's Fire. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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