ColorplanBenjamin Moore Yellowstone (202) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 50.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DEB866 |
| RGB | 222, 184, 102 |
| HSL | 41°, 65%, 64% |
About Yellowstone
Yellowstone (202) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Yellowstone has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellowstone'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. It's very close to Stuart Gold (HC-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Yellowstone changes with the light
Yellowstone 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
Yellowstone's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Yellowstone will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Yellowstone in real homes
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Yellowstone 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 7.3
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 3.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Yellowstone questions
What undertone does Yellowstone have?
Yellowstone has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Yellowstone's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Yellowstone a light or dark color?
Yellowstone has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Yellowstone has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Yellowstone in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Yellowstone?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Yellowstone's undertone.
Where does Yellowstone work best?
Yellowstone works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 51, Yellowstone has visible color without darkening a room much.
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