Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills (180) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (No.218). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 62.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1CA7F |
| RGB | 241, 202, 127 |
| HSL | 39°, 80%, 72% |
About Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills (180) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 62, Beverly Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Beverly Hills'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 Lion Heart (306), it's cooler and more muted.
How Beverly Hills changes with the light
Beverly Hills 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
Beverly Hills's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Beverly Hills 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 Beverly Hills can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Beverly Hills will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Beverly Hills in real homes
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Beverly Hills 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Citron (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Beverly Hills questions
What undertone does Beverly Hills have?
Beverly Hills has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Beverly Hills's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Beverly Hills a light or dark color?
Beverly Hills has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Beverly Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Beverly Hills in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Beverly Hills?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Beverly Hills's undertone.
Where does Beverly Hills work best?
Beverly Hills works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 62, Beverly Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
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