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Yellow Lilies

Benjamin Moore · 346

The Analysis

Yellow Lilies is a highly reflective, warm yellow that acts like a synthetic light source. With an LRV of 80, it bounces significant light around, making smaller or dim rooms feel notably more open and expansive.

Due to its intensity, this color works best as a bold, intentional wall choice or a feature wall. It can be overwhelming as a whole-home color, so it is often better used to define specific zones like breakfast nooks or mudrooms.

LRV 80

History & Origin

This shade leans into a classic, vintage farmhouse aesthetic reminiscent of mid-20th-century kitchens. It avoids the sterile feel of modern trends, offering a traditional, character-filled look.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with natural light wood tones like white oak to soften the yellow, or use matte black hardware to provide a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in rooms where you want to counteract shadows or gloom.

The Mood

Living with this color provides a constant, sunny energy that is inherently optimistic. It is an active, stimulating shade that keeps a room feeling lively rather than restful, making it a great choice for areas where you want to feel alert.

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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