Yellow CSP-945 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDD194, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beeswax .02 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDD194 · CSP-945
Yellow
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Technical Profile
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Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to 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 MooreYellow
Nearly identical
ColorhouseBeeswax .02
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Soft Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
River Birch Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lol Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet Angelica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Burmese Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Yellow are Beeswax .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Soft Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Rapture by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Yellow?
Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.