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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2161-40

Collection

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Acorn Yellow in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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