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Benjamin Moore

Semolina

2155-40

Semolina is a warm yellow-orange with earthy, golden undertones that keep it from reading as a bright or acidic yellow. At an LRV of 56.33, it reflects a moderate amount of light and maintains a consistent warmth across most lighting conditions, though it can appear slightly more orange under incandescent sources. It functions as an accent or a full wall color in well-lit rooms.

Benjamin Moore White Dove and Manchester Tan serve as complementary neutrals. Hale Navy provides a strong cool contrast, while Spice Gold and Decatur Buff create a cohesive warm, tonal range.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2155-40

Collection

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Semolina 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 Semolina under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Semolina under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

39°

Orange Family

Lightness

69%

Medium

Saturation

86%

Highly Saturated

LRV

56.3
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Light
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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
#F4C36B
RGB Decimal
244, 195, 107
RGB Percent
95.7%, 76.5%, 42.0%
HSL
38.5, 86.2%, 68.8%
HSV
38.5, 56.1%, 95.7%
CMYK
0.0%, 20.1%, 56.1%, 4.3%
YIQ
199.6, 57.5, -17.1
XYZ
59.48, 59.32, 22.23
CIE Lab
81.47, 7.54, 50.29
CIE Luv
81.47, 38.46, 60.54
Hunter Lab
77.02, 7.39, 35.36
Decimal
16040811

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

SemolinaBeeYellow MarigoldSunny Side Up

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

SemolinaPineapple SmoothyCreamFrosty Melon

Analogous

Adjacent colors

SemolinaApple GreenTucson CoralBlushing Bride

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

SemolinaTucson CoralFlamingo's DreamBlushing Bride

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

Semolina

Glidden

Golden Opportunity

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Sol De Yucatan

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Behr

Luscious Lemon

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Honeybell

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Firefly

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Sherwin Williams

June Day

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Glidden

Yukon Gold

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Behr

Solar Storm

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Valspar

Peach Tea

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Sherwin Williams

Quilt Gold

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Sweet Orange

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Behr

Honey Locust

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Valspar

Cantaloupe Smile

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Glidden

Bright Idea

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Sherwin Williams

Sunrise

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Sweet Corn