ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lilianna (CSP-855) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Churlish Green (No.251). For trim, try Vapor (AF-35).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 46.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BCB878 |
| RGB | 188, 184, 120 |
| HSL | 56°, 34%, 60% |
About Lilianna
Lilianna (CSP-855) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 46, Lilianna has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lilianna'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 Dill Pickle (2147-40), it's darker and warmer.
How Lilianna changes with the light
Lilianna 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
Lilianna's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Lilianna 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 Lilianna can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Lilianna will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Lilianna in real homes
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Lilianna 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 10.2
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.4
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lilianna questions
What undertone does Lilianna have?
Lilianna has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lilianna's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lilianna a light or dark color?
Lilianna has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Lilianna has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lilianna in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sage SW 2860 (closest available, ΔE 10.2); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Back to Nature S340-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lilianna?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lilianna's undertone.
Where does Lilianna work best?
Lilianna works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 46, Lilianna has visible color without darkening a room much.
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