ColorplanBenjamin Moore Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 31. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Colonial Cream (OC-77).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 30.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B89045 |
| RGB | 184, 144, 69 |
| HSL | 39°, 45%, 50% |
About Aztec Yellow
Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 31, Aztec Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aztec 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to French Horn (195), it's darker and warmer.
How Aztec Yellow changes with the light
Aztec 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
Aztec Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Aztec 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 Aztec Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Aztec Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Aztec Yellow in real homes
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Aztec 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
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Hopsack (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Aztec Yellow questions
What undertone does Aztec Yellow have?
Aztec Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Aztec Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Aztec Yellow a light or dark color?
Aztec Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Aztec Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Aztec Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Aztec Yellow?
Try Colonial Cream (OC-77) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Aztec Yellow's undertone.
Where does Aztec Yellow work best?
Aztec Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 31, Aztec Yellow absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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