ColorplanBenjamin Moore Damask Yellow (CW-400) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 62.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E8CD83 |
| RGB | 232, 205, 131 |
| HSL | 44°, 69%, 71% |
About Damask Yellow
Damask Yellow (CW-400) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 62, Damask Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Damask 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Yosemite Yellow (215), it's warmer.
How Damask Yellow changes with the light
Damask Yellow 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
Damask Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Damask 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 Damask Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Damask Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Damask Yellow in real homes
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Damask 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Yellow Ground (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Damask Yellow questions
What undertone does Damask Yellow have?
Damask Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Damask Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Damask Yellow a light or dark color?
Damask Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Damask Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Damask Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Damask Yellow?
Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Damask Yellow's undertone.
Where does Damask Yellow work best?
Damask Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 62, Damask Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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