ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vernazza Yellow (325) is a very light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 83. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Venetian Yellow (SW 1666) and Farrow & Ball Dayroom Yellow (No.233). For trim, try Corn Silk (CC-218).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 82.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCEBA2 |
| RGB | 252, 235, 162 |
| HSL | 49°, 94%, 81% |
About Vernazza Yellow
Vernazza Yellow (325) is a very light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 83, Vernazza 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 Vernazza 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 kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Pineapple Grove (333); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Vernazza Yellow changes with the light
Vernazza Yellow is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Vernazza Yellow's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Vernazza 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 Vernazza Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Vernazza Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Vernazza Yellow in real homes
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Vernazza 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Pale Honey (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vernazza Yellow questions
What undertone does Vernazza Yellow have?
Vernazza Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vernazza Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Vernazza Yellow a light or dark color?
Vernazza Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 83, Vernazza Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Vernazza Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow No.233 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vernazza Yellow?
Try Corn Silk (CC-218) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Vernazza Yellow's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Vernazza Yellow work best?
Vernazza Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 83, Vernazza Yellow reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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