ColorplanBenjamin Moore Treasure Trove (285) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try White Blush (OC-86).
Room Preview
This photo shows walls only. Photos show the color in a real room's light; your own light will change it.
Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 64.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E6D281 |
| RGB | 230, 210, 129 |
| HSL | 48°, 67%, 70% |
About Treasure Trove
Treasure Trove (285) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Treasure Trove has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Treasure Trove'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 Laguna Yellow (291), it's darker and warmer.
How Treasure Trove changes with the light
Treasure Trove 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
Treasure Trove's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Treasure Trove 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 Treasure Trove can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Treasure Trove will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Treasure Trove in real homes
Photos people have shared of Treasure Trove in their own rooms. Opens Instagram or Pinterest in a new tab.
Treasure Trove 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 4.9
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 5.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Treasure Trove questions
What undertone does Treasure Trove have?
Treasure Trove has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Treasure Trove's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Treasure Trove a light or dark color?
Treasure Trove has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Treasure Trove has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Treasure Trove in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Treasure Trove?
Try White Blush (OC-86) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Treasure Trove's undertone.
Where does Treasure Trove work best?
Treasure Trove works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 65, Treasure Trove has visible color without darkening a room much.
Planning more than one room?
Build a whole-house palette and share it with your contractor. Free.