ColorplanBenjamin Moore Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143) and Farrow & Ball Cane (No.53). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDA87F |
| RGB | 205, 168, 127 |
| HSL | 32°, 44%, 65% |
About Acorn Yellow
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 43, Acorn Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Roxbury Caramel (HC-42), it's lighter and cooler.
How Acorn Yellow changes with the light
Acorn Yellow has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Acorn Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Acorn Yellow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Acorn Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Acorn Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Acorn Yellow in real homes
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Acorn Yellow equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.8
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Acorn Yellow questions
What undertone does Acorn Yellow have?
Acorn Yellow has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Acorn Yellow a light or dark color?
Acorn Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Acorn Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Acorn Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 4.8); Farrow & Ball: Cane No.53 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Acorn Yellow?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Acorn Yellow's undertone.
Where does Acorn Yellow work best?
Acorn Yellow works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 43, Acorn Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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