ColorplanBenjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger (188) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 49.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E3B26F |
| RGB | 227, 178, 111 |
| HSL | 35°, 67%, 66% |
About Eye of the Tiger
Eye of the Tiger (188) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 49, Eye of the Tiger has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eye of the Tiger'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 Gamboge (CW-285); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Eye of the Tiger changes with the light
Eye of the Tiger 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
Eye of the Tiger's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Eye of the Tiger 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 Eye of the Tiger can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Eye of the Tiger will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Eye of the Tiger in real homes
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Eye of the Tiger 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 8.0
Also close: Gold Crest (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.6
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.9
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Eye of the Tiger questions
What undertone does Eye of the Tiger have?
Eye of the Tiger has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Eye of the Tiger's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Eye of the Tiger a light or dark color?
Eye of the Tiger has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Eye of the Tiger has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Eye of the Tiger in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (closest available, ΔE 8.0); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Eye of the Tiger?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Eye of the Tiger's undertone.
Where does Eye of the Tiger work best?
Eye of the Tiger works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 49, Eye of the Tiger has visible color without darkening a room much.
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