ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellow Topaz (CSP-945) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (No.218) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 65.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECD093 |
| RGB | 236, 208, 147 |
| HSL | 41°, 70%, 75% |
About Yellow Topaz
Yellow Topaz (CSP-945) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 65, Yellow Topaz has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Topaz'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 Concord Ivory (HC-12); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Yellow Topaz changes with the light
Yellow Topaz 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 Topaz's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellow Topaz 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 Topaz can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellow Topaz will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellow Topaz in real homes
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Yellow Topaz 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
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Citron (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellow Topaz questions
What undertone does Yellow Topaz have?
Yellow Topaz has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellow Topaz's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellow Topaz a light or dark color?
Yellow Topaz has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 65.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Yellow Topaz has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellow Topaz in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (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 Topaz?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellow Topaz's undertone.
Where does Yellow Topaz work best?
Yellow Topaz works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 65, Yellow Topaz has visible color without darkening a room much.
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