ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Vibrations (391) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 49. For trim, try Timid White (OC-39).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 49.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C7BC60 |
| RGB | 199, 188, 96 |
| HSL | 54°, 48%, 58% |
About Sweet Vibrations
Sweet Vibrations (391) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 49, Sweet Vibrations has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Vibrations'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 Mustard Field (377), it's more colorful.
How Sweet Vibrations changes with the light
Sweet Vibrations 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
Sweet Vibrations's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Vibrations 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 Sweet Vibrations can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Vibrations will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Vibrations in real homes
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Sweet Vibrations 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 11.4
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Ciara Yellow (ΔE 7.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.3
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 10.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Vibrations questions
What undertone does Sweet Vibrations have?
Sweet Vibrations has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Vibrations's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Vibrations a light or dark color?
Sweet Vibrations has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Sweet Vibrations has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sweet Vibrations in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 11.4); Farrow & Ball: Churlish Green No.251 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 9.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Vibrations?
Try Timid White (OC-39) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Vibrations's undertone.
Where does Sweet Vibrations work best?
Sweet Vibrations works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 49, Sweet Vibrations has visible color without darkening a room much.
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