ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Haze (2017-50) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 76. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Butter Up (SW 6681), Farrow & Ball Dorset Cream (No.68) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 75.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFDDA6 |
| RGB | 255, 221, 166 |
| HSL | 37°, 100%, 83% |
About Yellow Haze
Yellow Haze (2017-50) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 76, Yellow Haze 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 Yellow Haze'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. Next to Golden Light (143), it's warmer.
How Yellow Haze changes with the light
Yellow Haze 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
Yellow Haze's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Haze 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 Yellow Haze can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Haze will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Haze in real homes
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Yellow Haze 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.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.4
Also close: Yellow Ground (ΔE 4.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Haze questions
What undertone does Yellow Haze have?
Yellow Haze has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Haze's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Haze a light or dark color?
Yellow Haze has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 75.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 76, Yellow Haze reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Yellow Haze in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up SW 6681 (close, ΔE 3.1); Farrow & Ball: Dorset Cream No.68 (close, ΔE 4.4); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Haze?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Haze's undertone.
Where does Yellow Haze work best?
Yellow Haze works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 76, Yellow Haze reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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