Benjamin Moore

Aztec Yellow

2152-20

Aztec Yellow is a warm golden yellow with amber and bronze undertones that keep it on the deeper side of yellow. With an LRV of 28.76, it sits in the mid-dark range and can look stronger in low light. It is suitable for accent walls, kitchens, or dining areas where a saturated warm color is acceptable.

Pair it with Golden Honey and Clay Beige for related warmth, and use Revere Pewter or Hale Navy for contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2152-20

Collection

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Aztec Yellow in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

50%

Medium

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

28.8

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B89045

RGB Decimal

184, 144, 69

RGB Percent

72.2%, 56.5%, 27.1%

HSL

39.1, 45.5%, 49.6%

HSV

39.1, 62.5%, 72.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 21.7%, 62.5%, 27.8%

YIQ

147.4, 48.0, -15.0

XYZ

30.81, 30.57, 9.91

CIE Lab

62.14, 6.68, 44.77

CIE Luv

62.14, 32.02, 49.83

Hunter Lab

55.29, 5.87, 27.18

Decimal

12095557

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Monochromatic dark

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Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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