Benjamin Moore

Sulfur Yellow

2151-40

Sulfur Yellow is a muted medium yellow with earthy undertones and restrained saturation. An LRV of 48.99 gives it balanced reflectance, allowing it to add warmth without glare. It performs well in kitchens, living rooms, and transitional spaces.

The undertone prevents it from reading bright or acidic. Sulfur Yellow pairs effectively with Benjamin Moore Golden Straw and Concord Ivory, while Newburyport Blue and Chelsea Gray provide contrast. Cloud White helps stabilize the palette.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2151-40

Collection

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Sulfur 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 Sulfur Yellow under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

48%

Moderate

LRV

49.0

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

#D2BA7F

RGB Decimal

210, 186, 127

RGB Percent

82.4%, 72.9%, 49.8%

HSL

42.7, 48.0%, 66.1%

HSV

42.7, 39.5%, 82.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 11.4%, 39.5%, 17.6%

YIQ

186.4, 33.3, -13.3

XYZ

47.97, 50.35, 27.27

CIE Lab

76.28, 0.31, 33.04

CIE Luv

76.28, 18.79, 43.32

Hunter Lab

70.96, 0.29, 24.97

Decimal

13810303

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Sulfur Yellow Glorious Gold Lemongrass Marsh Grass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Sulfur Yellow Dunmore Cream Linen White Spun Cotton

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Sulfur Yellow Mystic Iris Waterdrop Garden Fairy

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Sulfur Yellow Floral Bouquet Orange Essential Celery Sprig

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Sulfur Yellow Orange Essential Pink Clay Pot Wild Pink

Closest Paint Matches

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

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