Sulfur Yellow 2151-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D3BB80, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spinning Straw Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D3BB80 · 2151-40
Sulfur Yellow
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sulfur Yellow Technical Profile
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Sulfur Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sulfur 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 MooreSulfur Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGSpinning Straw Gold
Spinning Straw Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Independent Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Star Fire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Further Afield
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canary Song
Kilz
Nearly identical
Toasted Marshmallow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Camel
Behr
Nearly identical
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sulfur Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sulfur Yellow
#D3BB80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sulfur Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sulfur Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Sulfur Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sulfur Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sulfur Yellow have?
Sulfur Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sulfur Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sulfur Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sulfur Yellow are Spinning Straw Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Independent Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Star Fire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sulfur 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 Sulfur Yellow?
Sulfur Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sulfur Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.