ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cambridge Heights (276) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 70. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 69.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EADA99 |
| RGB | 234, 218, 153 |
| HSL | 48°, 66%, 76% |
About Cambridge Heights
Cambridge Heights (276) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 70, Cambridge Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cambridge Heights'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 Valley View (214), it's warmer.
How Cambridge Heights changes with the light
Cambridge Heights 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
Cambridge Heights's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cambridge Heights 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 Cambridge Heights can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cambridge Heights will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cambridge Heights in real homes
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Cambridge Heights 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cambridge Heights questions
What undertone does Cambridge Heights have?
Cambridge Heights has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cambridge Heights's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cambridge Heights a light or dark color?
Cambridge Heights has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 69.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 70, Cambridge Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cambridge Heights in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cambridge Heights?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cambridge Heights's undertone.
Where does Cambridge Heights work best?
Cambridge Heights works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 70, Cambridge Heights has visible color without darkening a room much.
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