ColorplanBenjamin Moore Baby Chick (2023-20) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. For trim, try Ylang Ylang (AF-305).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 62.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0CD00 |
| RGB | 240, 205, 0 |
| HSL | 51°, 100%, 47% |
About Baby Chick
Baby Chick (2023-20) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 62, Baby Chick has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Chick'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. It's very close to Yolk (2023-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Baby Chick changes with the light
Baby Chick 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
Baby Chick's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Baby Chick 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 Baby Chick can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Baby Chick will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Baby Chick in real homes
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Baby Chick 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 13.6
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 14.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.2
Also close: Citron (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.6
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 15.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Baby Chick questions
What undertone does Baby Chick have?
Baby Chick has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Baby Chick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Baby Chick a light or dark color?
Baby Chick has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Baby Chick has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Baby Chick in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 13.6); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 6.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Baby Chick?
Try Ylang Ylang (AF-305) on trim and White Blush (OC-86) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Baby Chick's undertone.
Where does Baby Chick work best?
Baby Chick works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 62, Baby Chick has visible color without darkening a room much.
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