ColorplanBenjamin Moore City Scape Morning (368) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. 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 | 73.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECDF9B |
| RGB | 236, 223, 155 |
| HSL | 50°, 68%, 77% |
About City Scape Morning
City Scape Morning (368) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 73, City Scape Morning 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 City Scape Morning'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 Copacabana (284), it's darker.
How City Scape Morning changes with the light
City Scape Morning 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
City Scape Morning's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
City Scape Morning 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 City Scape Morning can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
City Scape Morning will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See City Scape Morning in real homes
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City Scape Morning 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 2.2
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
City Scape Morning questions
What undertone does City Scape Morning have?
City Scape Morning has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down City Scape Morning's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is City Scape Morning a light or dark color?
City Scape Morning has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, City Scape Morning reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to City Scape Morning in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with City Scape Morning?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share City Scape Morning's undertone.
Where does City Scape Morning work best?
City Scape Morning works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 73, City Scape Morning reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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