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Benjamin Moore Sweeney Yellow CW-370

Sweeney Yellow

Benjamin Moore

CW-370

About Sweeney Yellow by Benjamin Moore

Sweeney Yellow CW-370 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 58% and hue near 38° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 57.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e1c491

RGB: 225, 196, 145

Hue38°

Saturation57%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Sweeney Yellow from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sweeney Yellow looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sweeney Yellow CW-370 a warm or cool color?
Sweeney Yellow by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sweeney Yellow?
Sweeney Yellow sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 38°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweeney Yellow?
Brightness is about 58%. Saturation is around 57%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 38°. The hex value is #e1c491. The RGB value is 225, 196, 145.
Is Sweeney Yellow better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweeney Yellow has brightness around 58%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Sweeney Yellow?
You can match Sweeney Yellow with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sweeney Yellow work best in a home?
Sweeney Yellow works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Sweeney Yellow compare to a pure white paint?
Sweeney Yellow is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sweeney Yellow in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sweeney Yellow in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sweeney Yellow. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sweeney Yellow. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.