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

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 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

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

#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

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Aztec Yellow Retro Gold Organic Style Natural Evolution

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Aztec Yellow Cup Of Tea Cookie Dough Ivory Essence

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Aztec Yellow Indigo Batik Dinnerware Suenos

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Aztec Yellow Limeade Peppery Green Pear

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Aztec Yellow Peppery Santa's Suit Very Berry

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