ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Tone (370) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. For trim, try Marble White (OC-34).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 62.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2D06D |
| RGB | 226, 208, 109 |
| HSL | 51°, 67%, 66% |
About Yellow Tone
Yellow Tone (370) is a light, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 62, Yellow Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Tone'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 Inner Glow (348), it's darker and cooler.
How Yellow Tone changes with the light
Yellow Tone 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 Tone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Tone 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 Tone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Tone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Tone in real homes
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Yellow Tone 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 7.4
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Babouche (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Tone questions
What undertone does Yellow Tone have?
Yellow Tone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Tone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Tone a light or dark color?
Yellow Tone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Yellow Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellow Tone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 7.4); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellow Tone?
Try Marble White (OC-34) on trim and Mountain Peak White (OC-121) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Tone's undertone.
Where does Yellow Tone work best?
Yellow Tone works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 62, Yellow Tone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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