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Benjamin Moore Yellow 2022-10

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

2022-10

About Yellow by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 68.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #ffd400

RGB: 255, 212, 0

Hue50°

Saturation100%

Lightness50%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

2022-10

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Yellow 2022-10 a warm or cool color?
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 Yellow?
Yellow sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 50°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Yellow?
Brightness is about 68%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 50°. The hex value is #ffd400. The RGB value is 255, 212, 0.
Is Yellow better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Yellow has brightness around 68%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Yellow?
You can match 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 Yellow work best in a home?
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 Yellow compare to a pure white paint?
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 Yellow in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

2022-10

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

2022-10

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Yellow

Benjamin Moore

2022-10

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Confident Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW6911

FUZZY NAVEL

Glidden

PPG1206-6

Daisy

Sherwin Williams

SW6910

FLIRTATIOUS

Glidden

PPG1212-7