ColorplanBenjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow (2154-40) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Print Room Yellow (No.69) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 57.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAC17C |
| RGB | 234, 193, 124 |
| HSL | 38°, 72%, 70% |
About York Harbor Yellow
York Harbor Yellow (2154-40) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 57, York Harbor Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down York Harbor Yellow'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 Amber Waves (2159-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How York Harbor Yellow changes with the light
York Harbor Yellow 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
York Harbor Yellow's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
York Harbor Yellow 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 York Harbor Yellow can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
York Harbor Yellow will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See York Harbor Yellow in real homes
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York Harbor Yellow 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 4.3
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Yellow Ground (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
York Harbor Yellow questions
What undertone does York Harbor Yellow have?
York Harbor Yellow has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down York Harbor Yellow's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is York Harbor Yellow a light or dark color?
York Harbor Yellow has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, York Harbor Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to York Harbor Yellow in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Print Room Yellow No.69 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with York Harbor Yellow?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share York Harbor Yellow's undertone.
Where does York Harbor Yellow work best?
York Harbor Yellow works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 57, York Harbor Yellow has visible color without darkening a room much.
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