ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Dust (2150-40) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow (No.72) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). 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 | 54.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D3C281 |
| RGB | 211, 194, 129 |
| HSL | 48°, 48%, 67% |
About Spring Dust
Spring Dust (2150-40) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 54, Spring Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Dust'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 warmer.
How Spring Dust changes with the light
Spring Dust 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
Spring Dust's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spring Dust 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 Spring Dust can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spring Dust will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spring Dust in real homes
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Spring Dust 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 7.6
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Dust questions
What undertone does Spring Dust have?
Spring Dust has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Dust's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spring Dust a light or dark color?
Spring Dust has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 54.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Spring Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spring Dust in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Dust?
Try Vapor (AF-35) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spring Dust's undertone.
Where does Spring Dust work best?
Spring Dust works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 54, Spring Dust has visible color without darkening a room much.
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