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Glistening 0813

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The Analysis

Glistening is a high-energy yellow that acts like a constant light source in your room. With an LRV of 70.57, it reflects a significant amount of light, which helps smaller or darker spaces feel much more open and airy.

It works best as a primary wall colour in functional areas like kitchens or breakfast nooks where you want a bright start to the day. If you use it in a large room, treat it as a statement rather than a neutral backdrop, as its vibrancy can dominate a space.

LRV 71

History & Origin

This colour leans into a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a traditional period look. It feels most at home in contemporary renovations that prioritize bold, clean, and optimistic interior design.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with matte black hardware to ground the brightness or warm oak wood tones to lean into a sunny, natural palette. It excels in rooms that feel a bit stagnant, as it immediately adds a sense of warmth and forward momentum.

The Mood

This shade is fundamentally energizing and optimistic. Living with it daily will keep a space feeling cheerful, though it is quite stimulating, so it is best suited for rooms where you want to feel active rather than sleepy.

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.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

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  • Surfboard Yellow

    Behr · P280-4

  • Wildflower Honey

    Behr · 350B-6

  • Broadway Lights

    Benjamin Moore · 298

  • Yellow Brick Road

    Behr · 340B-5

Lighting

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

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