ColorplanBenjamin Moore Leap of Faith (210) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 36.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C29E54 |
| RGB | 194, 158, 84 |
| HSL | 40°, 47%, 55% |
About Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith (210) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 37, Leap of Faith absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Leap of Faith'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 Autumn Gold (2152-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Leap of Faith changes with the light
Leap of Faith 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
Leap of Faith's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Leap of Faith 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 Leap of Faith can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Leap of Faith will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Leap of Faith in real homes
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Leap of Faith 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 8.8
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.8
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Leap of Faith questions
What undertone does Leap of Faith have?
Leap of Faith has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Leap of Faith's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Leap of Faith a light or dark color?
Leap of Faith has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Leap of Faith absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Leap of Faith in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 3.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 9.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Leap of Faith?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Leap of Faith's undertone.
Where does Leap of Faith work best?
Leap of Faith works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 37, Leap of Faith absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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