ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Morning (263) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2). For trim, try White Dove (OC-17).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 61.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DACEA1 |
| RGB | 218, 206, 161 |
| HSL | 47°, 44%, 74% |
About Spring Morning
Spring Morning (263) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 62, Spring Morning has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Morning's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Adams Gold (HC-18), it's cooler.
How Spring Morning changes with the light
Spring Morning 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 Morning's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spring Morning 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 Morning can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spring Morning will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spring Morning in real homes
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Spring Morning 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 5.5
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 6.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Morning questions
What undertone does Spring Morning have?
Spring Morning has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spring Morning's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spring Morning a light or dark color?
Spring Morning has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 61.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Spring Morning has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spring Morning in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Friendly Yellow SW 6680 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Morning?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spring Morning's undertone.
Where does Spring Morning work best?
Spring Morning works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Spring Morning has visible color without darkening a room much.
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