York Harbor Yellow 2154-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EBC27D, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Buff from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBC27D · 2154-40
York Harbor Yellow
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
York Harbor Yellow Technical Profile
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York Harbor Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to York Harbor 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 MooreYork Harbor Yellow
Nearly identical
PPGGold Buff
Gold Buff
PPG
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Deserted Path
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Thread
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With York Harbor Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
York Harbor Yellow
#EBC27D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for York Harbor Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
York Harbor 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 York Harbor 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.
York Harbor Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does York Harbor Yellow have?
York Harbor 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 York Harbor Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match York Harbor Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to York Harbor Yellow are Gold Buff by PPG (a near-identical match), Honey Bee by Kilz (a near-identical match), Deserted Path by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting York Harbor 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 York Harbor Yellow?
York Harbor Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, 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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