ColorplanBenjamin Moore Stanhope Yellow (380) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 74. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686) and Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71). 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 | 73.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6E0B9 |
| RGB | 230, 224, 185 |
| HSL | 52°, 47%, 81% |
About Stanhope Yellow
Stanhope Yellow (380) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 74, Stanhope Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stanhope 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Green Earth (CW-455); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Stanhope Yellow changes with the light
Stanhope 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.
North-facing rooms
Stanhope Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Stanhope Yellow 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 Stanhope Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Stanhope Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Stanhope Yellow in real homes
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Stanhope 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
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Green Ground (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Stanhope Yellow questions
What undertone does Stanhope Yellow have?
Stanhope Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Stanhope Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Stanhope Yellow a light or dark color?
Stanhope Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 74, Stanhope Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Stanhope Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Navajo White 22 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Stanhope Yellow?
Try White Dove (OC-17) on trim and Super White (OC-152) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Stanhope Yellow's undertone.
Where does Stanhope Yellow work best?
Stanhope Yellow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 74, Stanhope Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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