ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brazen (259) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 23.6 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9D8246 |
| RGB | 157, 130, 70 |
| HSL | 41°, 38%, 45% |
About Brazen
Brazen (259) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Brazen 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 Brazen'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 Grecian Gold (224); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Brazen changes with the light
Brazen 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
Brazen's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Brazen 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 Brazen can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Brazen will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Brazen in real homes
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Brazen 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 8.6
Also close: Latte (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.4
Also close: Secret Meadow (ΔE 13.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brazen questions
What undertone does Brazen have?
Brazen has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brazen's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brazen a light or dark color?
Brazen has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Brazen 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 Brazen in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 9.3); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 13.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brazen?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brazen's undertone.
Where does Brazen work best?
Brazen works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 24, Brazen 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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