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Aztec Yellow

29%LRV Value
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Aztec Yellow 2152-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B99146, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Different Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Aztec Yellow Technical Profile

HEX Code#B99146
RGB185, 145, 70
LRV28.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Aztec Yellow in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Aztec Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreAztec Yellow
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDifferent Gold

Different Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Plank Road

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bugle Boy

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Maple Syrup

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Corduroy

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spiced Mustard

Behr

Very similar

Amaretto Sours

PPG

Very similar

Bugle Boy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grain .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

October Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Aztec Yellow

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Aztec Yellow

#B99146

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ACB57D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Aztec Yellow

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antiquarian Gold

Complement

Charter Blue

Aztec Yellow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bronze Tone

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Aztec Yellow.

Turmeric

Benjamin Moore · 2160-20

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Goldenhurst

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Tapestry Gold

Benjamin Moore · 2153-30

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Golden Retriever

Benjamin Moore · 2165-30

#BB8C53

Palace Ochre

Benjamin Moore · CW-425

#BC9A52

Ochre

Benjamin Moore · 2151-30

#BC9A52

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Clay .07

Colorhouse · Clay-07

#C27355

Pavilion Tan

Vista Paint · 0149

#B08E7E

Olive Drab

RAL · 6022

#25221B

Wholesome

Sherwin-Williams · SW 6980

#A4785F

Aztec Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Aztec Yellow have?
Aztec Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aztec Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aztec Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aztec Yellow are Different Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Plank Road by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Aztec Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Aztec Yellow?
Aztec Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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