ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mother Earth (376) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 59. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow (No.72) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | 58.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DBC988 |
| RGB | 219, 201, 136 |
| HSL | 47°, 54%, 70% |
About Mother Earth
Mother Earth (376) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 59, Mother Earth has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mother Earth'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 Artichoke Hearts (382), it's lighter and warmer.
How Mother Earth changes with the light
Mother Earth 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
Mother Earth's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mother Earth 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 Mother Earth can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mother Earth will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mother Earth in real homes
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Mother Earth 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 5.9
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mother Earth questions
What undertone does Mother Earth have?
Mother Earth has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mother Earth's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mother Earth a light or dark color?
Mother Earth has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 59, Mother Earth has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mother Earth in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (very close, ΔE 1.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mother Earth?
Try White Blush (OC-86) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mother Earth's undertone.
Where does Mother Earth work best?
Mother Earth works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 59, Mother Earth has visible color without darkening a room much.
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