ColorplanBenjamin Moore Viking Yellow (321) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Behr Lemon Sorbet (330B-6). For trim, try Devon Cream (OC-102).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 66.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFCF30 |
| RGB | 255, 207, 48 |
| HSL | 46°, 100%, 59% |
About Viking Yellow
Viking Yellow (321) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 66, Viking Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Viking 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. Next to Abstracta (322), it's cooler.
How Viking Yellow changes with the light
Viking 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
Viking Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Viking 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 Viking Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Viking Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Viking Yellow in real homes
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Viking 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 11.5
Also close: Venetian Yellow (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.8
Also close: Citron (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Viking Yellow questions
What undertone does Viking Yellow have?
Viking Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Viking Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Viking Yellow a light or dark color?
Viking Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Viking Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Viking Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 11.5); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (close, ΔE 3.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Viking Yellow?
Try Devon Cream (OC-102) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Viking Yellow's undertone.
Where does Viking Yellow work best?
Viking Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 66, Viking Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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