ColorplanBenjamin Moore Laguna Yellow (291) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and 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 | 67.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EBD689 |
| RGB | 235, 214, 137 |
| HSL | 47°, 71%, 73% |
About Laguna Yellow
Laguna Yellow (291) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 68, Laguna Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Laguna 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 Treasure Trove (285), it's lighter and cooler.
How Laguna Yellow changes with the light
Laguna 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
Laguna Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Laguna 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 Laguna Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Laguna Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Laguna Yellow in real homes
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Laguna 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Laguna Yellow questions
What undertone does Laguna Yellow have?
Laguna Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Laguna Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Laguna Yellow a light or dark color?
Laguna Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Laguna Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Laguna Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 3.7); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Laguna Yellow?
Try White Blush (OC-86) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Laguna Yellow's undertone.
Where does Laguna Yellow work best?
Laguna Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 68, Laguna Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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