ColorplanBenjamin Moore Freedom Trail (277) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 61. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try White Blush (OC-86).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 60.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1CC81 |
| RGB | 225, 204, 129 |
| HSL | 47°, 62%, 69% |
About Freedom Trail
Freedom Trail (277) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 61, Freedom Trail has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Freedom Trail'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 Yosemite Yellow (215); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Freedom Trail changes with the light
Freedom Trail 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
Freedom Trail's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Freedom Trail 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 Freedom Trail can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Freedom Trail will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Freedom Trail in real homes
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Freedom Trail 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 5.6
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Freedom Trail questions
What undertone does Freedom Trail have?
Freedom Trail has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Freedom Trail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Freedom Trail a light or dark color?
Freedom Trail has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 60.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 61, Freedom Trail has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Freedom Trail in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Freedom Trail?
Try White Blush (OC-86) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Freedom Trail's undertone.
Where does Freedom Trail work best?
Freedom Trail works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 61, Freedom Trail has visible color without darkening a room much.
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