Traditional Yellow 170 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F7E2AB, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Corn Silk from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F7E2AB · 170
Traditional Yellow
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Traditional Yellow Technical Profile
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Traditional Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Traditional 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 MooreTraditional Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGCorn Silk
Corn Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Glad Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chipped Porcelain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Vanilla Ice Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Traditional Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traditional Yellow
#F7E2AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traditional Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traditional 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 Traditional 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.
Traditional Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traditional Yellow have?
Traditional 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 Traditional Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Traditional Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traditional Yellow are Corn Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Visionary by PPG (a near-identical match), Glad Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Traditional 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 Traditional Yellow?
Traditional Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Traditional Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.