ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Marigold (2155-30) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670). For trim, try Tudor Cream (2157-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 45.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAA731 |
| RGB | 234, 167, 49 |
| HSL | 38°, 81%, 55% |
About Yellow Marigold
Yellow Marigold (2155-30) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 45, Yellow Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Marigold'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 Golden Vista (308), it's lighter and warmer.
How Yellow Marigold changes with the light
Yellow Marigold 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 Marigold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Marigold 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 Marigold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Marigold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Marigold in real homes
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Yellow Marigold 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Babouche (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Marigold questions
What undertone does Yellow Marigold have?
Yellow Marigold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Marigold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Marigold a light or dark color?
Yellow Marigold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Yellow Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellow Marigold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (close, ΔE 4.9); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 10.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Marigold?
Try Tudor Cream (2157-60) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Marigold's undertone.
Where does Yellow Marigold work best?
Yellow Marigold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 45, Yellow Marigold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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