ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ylang Ylang (AF-305) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 82. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Pearly Gates (190).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 82.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F4E9CE |
| RGB | 244, 233, 206 |
| HSL | 43°, 63%, 88% |
About Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang (AF-305) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 82, Ylang Ylang 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 Ylang Ylang'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 Beach Haven (218); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ylang Ylang changes with the light
Ylang Ylang 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
Ylang Ylang's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ylang Ylang 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 Ylang Ylang can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ylang Ylang will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ylang Ylang in real homes
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Ylang Ylang 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 3.4
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: New White (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ylang Ylang questions
What undertone does Ylang Ylang have?
Ylang Ylang has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ylang Ylang's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ylang Ylang a light or dark color?
Ylang Ylang has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 82.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 82, Ylang Ylang reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Ylang Ylang in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 2.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ylang Ylang?
Try Pearly Gates (190) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Ylang Ylang's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Ylang Ylang work best?
Ylang Ylang works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 82, Ylang Ylang reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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