Jasper Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2024-50
Add to a room
Loading…
The Analysis
Jasper Yellow is a high-luminosity shade that acts as a natural light multiplier, making compact or dim rooms feel significantly more expansive. Because of its high Light Reflectance Value (LRV 82.45), it bounces light around the space rather than absorbing it.
It is best used as a high-impact accent or for rooms needing a jolt of character, such as a breakfast nook or a pantry. Painting entire rooms with this intensity can be overwhelming, so it is often more effective on millwork, trim, or a single feature wall.
LRV 82History & Origin
This tone leans into the Mid-Century Modern design movement, where bold, saturated yellows were common in kitchen and living room palettes. It avoids the muted, dusty look of Victorian or colonial palettes, opting for a clean, saturated profile instead.
How to Use It
Pair this yellow with high-contrast black hardware for a sharp, modern edge, or use light oak wood tones to lean into a warmer, organic look. It is an excellent choice for poorly lit laundry rooms or mudrooms where you want to combat a drab atmosphere.
The Mood
This is an overtly energizing and optimistic colour that mimics the effect of morning sunshine. Living with it daily provides a mood boost, though it may be too stimulating for spaces intended for relaxation or sleep.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
Add harmony palette to a room
Loading…
Brand Matches
Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.
Lighting
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
- Natural
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Overcast
- 2700K
- 3500K
- 4000K
- 5500K