ColorplanBenjamin Moore Chamber Yellow (CW-410) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 78. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Royal Linen (931).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 77.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EFE5BA |
| RGB | 239, 229, 186 |
| HSL | 49°, 62%, 83% |
About Chamber Yellow
Chamber Yellow (CW-410) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 78, Chamber Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chamber Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Melted Butter (CSP-905); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Chamber Yellow changes with the light
Chamber Yellow is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Chamber Yellow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Chamber Yellow 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 Chamber Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Chamber Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Chamber Yellow in real homes
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Chamber Yellow 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 2.5
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Chamber Yellow questions
What undertone does Chamber Yellow have?
Chamber Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Chamber Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Chamber Yellow a light or dark color?
Chamber Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 77.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 78, Chamber Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Chamber Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Chamber Yellow?
Try Royal Linen (931) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Chamber Yellow's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Chamber Yellow work best?
Chamber Yellow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 78, Chamber Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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