Ref. #EDD194 · CSP-945
Yellow
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Technical Profile
What color is Yellow? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EDD194. Colors similar to Yellow include Colorhouse Beeswax .02, Dutch Boy Coast Light, Kilz Organic Ingredient. Yellow has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 62, Yellow sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Yellow
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Coast Light
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Angelica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow
#EDD194
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 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.
Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow have?
Yellow by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Yellow from other brands?
The closest matches are Beeswax .02 by Colorhouse (#E9D095), Coast Light by Dutch Boy (#F0D18E), Organic Ingredient by Kilz (#E6CB8F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow?
Yellow has an LRV of 62.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.