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Mulholland Yellow

369 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 68 · light

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Benjamin Moore Mulholland Yellow (369) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 68. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Timid White (OC-39).

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Walls:Mulholland Yellow

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyYellow
LRV67.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#E7D887
RGB231, 216, 135
HSL51°, 67%, 72%

About Mulholland Yellow

Mulholland Yellow (369) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 68, Mulholland Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.

In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mulholland Yellow'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 Treasure Trove (285), it's lighter and cooler.

How Mulholland Yellow changes with the light

Mulholland Yellow 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.

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North-facing rooms

Mulholland Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.

E

East-facing rooms

Mulholland Yellow will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Mulholland Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Mulholland Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

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Mulholland Yellow 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

Venetian Yellow SW 1666

Close · ΔE 4.3

Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 6.1)

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow No.233

Close · ΔE 4.2

Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 5.0)

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Behr

Honey Tea MQ2-18

Closest available · ΔE 8.9

Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 9.6)

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Mulholland Yellow questions

What undertone does Mulholland Yellow have?

Mulholland Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mulholland Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Mulholland Yellow a light or dark color?

Mulholland Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 67.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 68, Mulholland Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.

What is the closest match to Mulholland Yellow in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Mulholland Yellow?

Try Timid White (OC-39) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mulholland Yellow's undertone.

Where does Mulholland Yellow work best?

Mulholland Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 68, Mulholland Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.

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