1Thai CurryM320-7 · LRV 21
A bold mustard-gold at LRV 21, best used as a single accent like a door or niche rather than on full walls.
Behr · Yellow paint colors
Behr Yellow 396 colors. Ten worth a sample.
10 curated yellows with undertones, LRV, and the honest reasons why, plus the full 396-color yellow deck below.
396yellows in the deck
96–14LRV, lightest to darkest
10curated, with photos
5room pages
4Vanilla Ice Cream · LRV 8110Sunflower Seed · LRV 797Corn Stalk · LRV 746Pale Honey · LRV 709Honey Mist · LRV 672Jackfruit · LRV 628Charismatic · LRV 573Honey Tea · LRV 525Chilled Wine · LRV 411Thai Curry · LRV 21
Lightest · LRV 96The deck, light to dark, in 24 steps. Numbered pins are the picks below, placed by LRV.Darkest · LRV 14
The fast answer
If You Only Sample Four
Don't want to compare 396 yellows? These four cover most real projects.
The lightestVanilla Ice CreamP260-3 · LRV 81
One of Behr's expertly picked yellows — a creamy vanilla that lights a kitchen without glare.
The deepestThai CurryM320-7 · LRV 21
A bold mustard-gold at LRV 21, best used as a single accent like a door or niche rather than on full walls.
The runner-upJackfruitPPU6-07 · LRV 62
A ripe apricot-gold yellow at LRV 62, warm enough to carry a front door, laundry room, or accent wall without going acid.
The runner-upHoney TeaMQ2-18 · LRV 52
A tea-stained amber with steady demand — cozy and traditional in dens.
Curated, in order
The 10 Behr Yellows People Actually Buy
Numbered and curated. Tap any color for its full review, or see it on your own walls in the visualizer.
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2JackfruitPPU6-07 · LRV 62
A ripe apricot-gold yellow at LRV 62, warm enough to carry a front door, laundry room, or accent wall without going acid.
3Honey TeaMQ2-18 · LRV 52
A tea-stained amber with steady demand — cozy and traditional in dens.
4Vanilla Ice CreamP260-3 · LRV 81
One of Behr's expertly picked yellows — a creamy vanilla that lights a kitchen without glare.
5Chilled WineM310-5 · LRV 41
An antique amber-gold buyers search for — warm and unexpected on a front door.
6Pale HoneyPPU6-08 · LRV 70
A honeyed cream with real search volume — the easy warm yellow for whole rooms.
7Corn StalkM290-3 · LRV 74
A soft harvest gold people look up by name — cheerful without shouting.
8CharismaticPPU6-14 · LRV 57
On Behr's own expert favorites list — a golden-honey yellow with real presence.
9Honey MistMQ3-42 · LRV 67
A misted butter-cream searched by name — barely-yellow warmth for hallways.
10Sunflower SeedP270-3 · LRV 79
A light sunflower yellow with its own search following — nursery-bright, still soft.
By depth
Light to Dark
The whole Behr yellow range by depth. LRV is the number to trust: the same yellow looks two steps darker on a wall than on a chip.
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) tells you how much light a color bounces back. In this yellow slice it runs from 18 on the darkest colors up to 93 on the lightest, like Green Shimmer. The higher the number, the brighter and more open a room feels.
For walls in a room that already gets good light, mid-range yellows like Abstract (64) or Twenty Carat (56) give you color you can actually see without going dark. In a small or north-facing room, stay above 75 with something like Satin Souffle or Cornsilk so the space stays airy. Save the low-LRV golds like Tapestry Gold (32) for accent walls, doors, or rooms where you want a cozy, enclosed feeling.
Room by room
Behr Yellow, Room by Room
Each room page shows yellow picks from every US brand side by side, so you can compare in context.
Yellow NurseryLemon Lily
Lemon Lily
Yellow Children's RoomTuscan Sun
Tuscan Sun
Yellow PlayroomLemon Lily
Lemon Lily
Yellow Laundry RoomTuscan Sun
Tuscan Sun
Yellow CeilingEames
EamesLight yellows are kitchen and breakfast-nook favorites because they hold onto morning light and feel clean next to white cabinets and counters. Cornsilk and Satin Souffle also do well in hallways and entryways, where a soft warm tone makes a windowless space feel welcoming.
The deeper yellows earn their keep as accents. Tapestry Gold or Coriander Seed look rich on a study wall, a dining room, or a front door. For kids' rooms and playrooms, the brighter mid-tones like Vibrant bring energy without the harshness of a primary yellow.
The whole deck
All 396 Behr Yellow Paint Colors
Every Behr yellow, grouped by undertone, warm to cool. Filter by depth or change the order.
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Amber LeafECC-24-1 · LRV 34
Butter CookieICC-41 · LRV 73
Solid GoldM280-6 · LRV 37
September SunQE-19 · LRV 71
Time OutM260-3 · LRV 76
Gold TorchUL160-3 · LRV 32
Pale HoneyPPU6-08 · LRV 70
Lone StarT12-5 · LRV 33
Solar StormP250-5 · LRV 60
RadianceMQ4-07 · LRV 32
Glittering SunMQ2-17 · LRV 44
Peach GlowP240-2 · LRV 75
Spiced MustardS300-5 · LRV 33
Amber MoonHDC-CT-01 · LRV 67
Cheese PowderP240-1 · LRV 80
JackfruitPPU6-07 · LRV 62
Amber GlassPMD-104 · LRV 36
Fresh SawdustBXC-70 · LRV 40
Pollen GrainsPMD-30 · LRV 60
Early HarvestBXC-61 · LRV 54
Hex values are display approximations from Behr's published swatch tools, not a physical sample under controlled lighting. Order a brand-direct sample before specifying.
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Behr is sold exclusively at The Home Depot, and every one of these yellows is mixed to order at the paint counter. You pick the color and the line, and the machine tints a base to match, so there is no shelf of pre-made cans to dig through. The value line is Premium Plus (around $35 a gallon), with Ultra above it, then Marquee (around $55, one-coat coverage) and Dynasty (around $65, the most stain- and scuff-resistant) at the top.
Because paint is mixed to a formula, you can also cross-match. If you fell in love with a Behr yellow but buy a different brand, most paint counters can color-match it closely, and the same works in reverse with brands like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, or the featured Kompozit deck. The match is rarely exact across brands, so always test a sample, but it means a yellow you like is never locked to one store.
By brand
How Deep Each Yellow Deck Goes
How many yellow colors each brand carries, drawn with that deck's own yellows from light to dark. Pick your store first, then the color. Every brand equal, no favorites.
The rest of the Behr deck, by family
Before you sample
More on Behr yellow paint colors
The Character of Behr's Yellows
Behr's yellow family is wide and varied, with 352 colors that run from barely-there tints to deep, saturated golds. At the light end you get soft, creamy yellows like Cornsilk and Satin Souffle that read almost neutral in daylight. They warm a room without shouting, which is why so many of them work as whole-room wall colors.
The deeper colors carry more personality. Coriander Seed and Tapestry Gold lean into honey and ochre tones, while names like Twenty Carat and Vibrant push toward true, sunny yellow. Most of Behr's yellows have a warm undertone, but a few skew green or gold depending on the light, so it pays to test before you commit.
Pairing Trim, Ceiling, and Coordinating Colors
Yellow walls almost always look best with a clean white trim. Behr's own Ultra Pure White or a warm white like Swiss Coffee keeps the edges crisp and lets the yellow stay the star. For the ceiling, a flat white a shade lighter than the trim keeps the room from feeling top-heavy.
For coordinating colors, warm grays and soft greiges balance the lighter yellows, while a deep navy or charcoal like Cracked Pepper grounds the brighter ones. If you want a quieter pairing, set a gold like Tapestry Gold against a creamy neutral and let the contrast stay gentle.
Questions people actually ask
Behr Yellow Paint FAQ
What is the most popular Behr yellow paint color?
Thai Curry (M320-7) — A bold mustard-gold at LRV 21, best used as a single accent like a door or niche rather than on full walls. Vanilla Ice Cream and Jackfruit and Honey Tea round out the short list most people choose from.
How many yellow paint colors does Behr offer?
Behr's yellow family includes 352 colors, ranging from very light creams like Cornsilk and Satin Souffle to deep golds like Tapestry Gold and Coriander Seed. That gives you room to go subtle and neutral or bold and saturated within the same family.
What is LRV and why does it matter for yellow?
LRV (Light Reflectance Value) measures how much light a color reflects, from dark to light. In this Behr yellow slice it runs from 18 to 93. Higher LRVs like Green Shimmer (93) or Satin Souffle (78) brighten a room, while lower ones like Tapestry Gold (32) feel cozier and work better as accents.
Which Behr yellows are best for a small or dark room?
Stay with the lighter, higher-LRV colors so the space feels open. Cornsilk (84) and Satin Souffle (78) hold light well and warm up a north-facing or windowless room without making it feel closed in. Pair them with a clean white trim to keep things crisp.
What trim color goes with Behr yellow walls?
A clean or warm white is the safest choice. Behr's Ultra Pure White keeps trim bright and modern, while Swiss Coffee gives a softer, warmer edge that suits the creamier yellows. For the ceiling, use a flat white slightly lighter than the trim.
Where do I buy Behr yellow paint and is it mixed to order?
Behr is sold only at The Home Depot, and every color is mixed to order at the paint counter. You choose the color and the line, from Premium Plus up to Dynasty, and the machine tints it to match while you wait.
Can I match a Behr yellow to another brand like Kompozit?
Yes. Because paint is mixed from formulas, most paint counters can color-match a Behr yellow into another brand, and the reverse works too with brands like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, or the Kompozit deck. Matches across brands are close but rarely identical, so test a sample before buying a full gallon.
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