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Lion Heart

Benjamin Moore · 306

The Analysis

Lion Heart is a saturated, golden yellow that acts like a built-in light source, making rooms feel significantly brighter and warmer. With an LRV of 63.04, it reflects a healthy amount of light, which helps smaller spaces feel open and punchy rather than cramped.

This is a bold, high-impact choice that works best as an accent wall or in small, contained spaces like a powder room or mudroom. It is too intense for a whole-house neutral, but it excels at highlighting architectural details or creating a focal point.

LRV 63

History & Origin

It leans into a Mid-Century Modern aesthetic, reminiscent of the vibrant, optimistic color palettes popularized in the 1950s. It avoids the muted, dusty tones of traditional heritage palettes in favor of something punchier.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut woods or matte black fixtures to ground the intensity of the yellow. It looks best in kitchens or breakfast nooks, where its warmth complements natural wood textures and provides a clean, crisp contrast against white trim.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a constant, upbeat energy that feels stimulating and optimistic. It’s an active, high-presence shade that keeps a room feeling lively throughout the day.

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.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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