Paint Color Consultants

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

2161-40

Acorn Yellow by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid-tone with russet undertones that place it between a soft orange and a muted tan. Its LRV of 41.31 puts it near the middle of the reflectance scale, so it provides moderate brightness without washing out a room. It works in kitchens, hallways, and living areas where a warm neutral backdrop is needed.

The russet base keeps it from appearing too yellow under warm lighting. It pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore colors including Manchester Tan, Monroe Bisque, Hale Navy, Newburg Green, and Golden Straw.
Buy Paint OnlineTry AI Designer

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2161-40

Collection

Color Preview

Acorn Yellow in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

32°

Orange Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

44%

Moderate

LRV

41.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#CDA87F
RGB Decimal
205, 168, 127
RGB Percent
80.4%, 65.9%, 49.8%
HSL
31.5, 43.8%, 65.1%
HSV
31.5, 38.0%, 80.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 18.0%, 38.0%, 19.6%
YIQ
174.4, 35.3, -5.0
XYZ
43.01, 42.52, 26.02
CIE Lab
71.23, 7.89, 26.28
CIE Luv
71.23, 26.74, 33.28
Hunter Lab
65.20, 7.34, 19.99
Decimal
13478015

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Acorn YellowDesert BeachGolden RetrieverHorsing Around

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Acorn YellowAlmond LatteHoneysuckleCandle White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Acorn YellowPaula Loves ParisBlue DragonSet Sail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Acorn YellowAcid DropEmbergloLime Twist

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Acorn YellowEmbergloSianna RoseHeart Breaker

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Toasty

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Castell Harlech

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Behr

Flax Straw

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Roasted Cashew

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Key Wester

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

My Chai

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Behr

City Sunrise

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Glidden

Siesta Dreams

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Guesthouse

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Glidden

Covered Wagon

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Moraine

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Behr

Pelican Tan

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Benjamin Moore

Milk and Honey

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Valspar

Tweed Jacket

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Behr

Cup Of Tea

Benjamin Moore

Acorn Yellow

Behr

Butter Nut