ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Iris (373) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 81. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Lemon Chiffon (SW 6686), Farrow & Ball Pale Hound (No.71) and Behr Banana Cream (350C-2). For trim, try Winter Sunshine (345).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 81.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2E9C1 |
| RGB | 242, 233, 193 |
| HSL | 49°, 65%, 85% |
About Yellow Iris
Yellow Iris (373) is a very light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 81, Yellow Iris 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 Iris'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. It's very close to Royal Linen (931); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Yellow Iris changes with the light
Yellow Iris 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
Yellow Iris's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Iris 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 Iris can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Iris will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Iris in real homes
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Yellow Iris 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 2.7
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Iris questions
What undertone does Yellow Iris have?
Yellow Iris has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Iris's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Iris a light or dark color?
Yellow Iris has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 81.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 81, Yellow Iris reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Yellow Iris in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Pale Hound No.71 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Banana Cream 350C-2 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Iris?
Try Winter Sunshine (345) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Yellow Iris's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Yellow Iris work best?
Yellow Iris works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 81, Yellow Iris reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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