ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 50. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 50.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D2BA7F |
| RGB | 210, 186, 127 |
| HSL | 43°, 48%, 66% |
About Sulfur Yellow
Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 50, Sulfur Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sulfur 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 Wythe Gold (CW-420); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sulfur Yellow changes with the light
Sulfur 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
Sulfur Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sulfur 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 Sulfur Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sulfur Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sulfur Yellow in real homes
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Sulfur 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sulfur Yellow questions
What undertone does Sulfur Yellow have?
Sulfur Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sulfur Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sulfur Yellow a light or dark color?
Sulfur Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 50, Sulfur Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sulfur Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sulfur Yellow?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sulfur Yellow's undertone.
Where does Sulfur Yellow work best?
Sulfur Yellow works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 50, Sulfur Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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