ColorplanRoasted Sesame Seed
2160-40 · Benjamin Moore
LRV 52 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed (2160-40) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Straw (No.52) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 52.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E0B97F |
| RGB | 224, 185, 127 |
| HSL | 36°, 61%, 69% |
About Roasted Sesame Seed
Roasted Sesame Seed (2160-40) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 52, Roasted Sesame Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Roasted Sesame Seed'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 Dorset Gold (HC-8), it's cooler and more muted.
How Roasted Sesame Seed changes with the light
Roasted Sesame Seed 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
Roasted Sesame Seed's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Roasted Sesame Seed 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 Roasted Sesame Seed can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Roasted Sesame Seed will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Roasted Sesame Seed in real homes
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Roasted Sesame Seed 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 5.3
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.6
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Roasted Sesame Seed questions
What undertone does Roasted Sesame Seed have?
Roasted Sesame Seed has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Roasted Sesame Seed's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Roasted Sesame Seed a light or dark color?
Roasted Sesame Seed has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 52.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Roasted Sesame Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Roasted Sesame Seed in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Compatible Cream SW 6387 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Farrow & Ball: Straw No.52 (very close, ΔE 1.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Roasted Sesame Seed?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Roasted Sesame Seed's undertone.
Where does Roasted Sesame Seed work best?
Roasted Sesame Seed works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 52, Roasted Sesame Seed has visible color without darkening a room much.
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