ColorplanBenjamin Moore California Hills (216) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73). For trim, try Linen White (OC-146).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 53.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9BF71 |
| RGB | 217, 191, 113 |
| HSL | 45°, 58%, 65% |
About California Hills
California Hills (216) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 53, California Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down California 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. It's very close to Golden Thread (CSP-920); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How California Hills changes with the light
California 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
California Hills's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
California 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 California Hills can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
California Hills will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See California Hills in real homes
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California 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
California Hills questions
What undertone does California Hills have?
California Hills has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down California Hills's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is California Hills a light or dark color?
California Hills has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, California Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to California Hills in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with California Hills?
Try Linen White (OC-146) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share California Hills's undertone.
Where does California Hills work best?
California Hills works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 53, California Hills has visible color without darkening a room much.
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