ColorplanBenjamin Moore Massicot (CW-380) is a deep yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 34.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C79555 |
| RGB | 199, 149, 85 |
| HSL | 34°, 50%, 56% |
About Massicot
Massicot (CW-380) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 34, Massicot 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 Massicot'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 Maple Sugar (2160-30), it's cooler and more muted.
How Massicot changes with the light
Massicot 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
Massicot's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Massicot 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 Massicot can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Massicot will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Massicot in real homes
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Massicot 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 6.4
Also close: Latte (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.6
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Massicot questions
What undertone does Massicot have?
Massicot has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Massicot's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Massicot a light or dark color?
Massicot has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 34.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, Massicot 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 Massicot in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Massicot?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Massicot's undertone.
Where does Massicot work best?
Massicot works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 34, Massicot 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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