ColorplanBenjamin Moore Harp Strings (213) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Friendly Yellow (SW 6680), Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Swiss Coffee (OC-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 76.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F1E2AF |
| RGB | 241, 226, 175 |
| HSL | 46°, 70%, 82% |
About Harp Strings
Harp Strings (213) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 76, Harp Strings 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 Harp Strings'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. Next to Santo Domingo Cream (274), it's warmer.
How Harp Strings changes with the light
Harp Strings 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
Harp Strings's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Harp Strings 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 Harp Strings can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Harp Strings will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Harp Strings in real homes
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Harp Strings 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
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Lemon Chiffon (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Harp Strings questions
What undertone does Harp Strings have?
Harp Strings has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Harp Strings's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Harp Strings a light or dark color?
Harp Strings has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 76.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Harp Strings reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Harp Strings in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Harp Strings?
Try Swiss Coffee (OC-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Harp Strings's undertone.
Where does Harp Strings work best?
Harp Strings works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 76, Harp Strings reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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