ColorplanBenjamin Moore Meadow View (383) 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 | 45.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4B473 |
| RGB | 196, 180, 115 |
| HSL | 48°, 41%, 61% |
About Meadow View
Meadow View (383) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 46, Meadow View has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Meadow View'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 Anjou Pear (AF-425), it's warmer.
How Meadow View changes with the light
Meadow View 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
Meadow View's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Meadow View 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 Meadow View can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Meadow View will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Meadow View in real homes
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Meadow View 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 8.7
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.3
Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 5.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Meadow View questions
What undertone does Meadow View have?
Meadow View has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Meadow View's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Meadow View a light or dark color?
Meadow View has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Meadow View has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Meadow View in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (close, ΔE 4.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Meadow View?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Meadow View's undertone.
Where does Meadow View work best?
Meadow View works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 46, Meadow View has visible color without darkening a room much.
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