Acorn Yellow
2161-40 · Benjamin Moore
YellowView Acorn Yellow 2161-40 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#CDA87F
LRV
41
Family
Yellow
2161-40
Color profile
Light value
41 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads brown
“With its delicate russet tones, this autumnal mid-tone brings to mind decadent root vegetables.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 41 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Acorn YellowSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareAcorn Yellow vs Roxbury Caramel
41LRV40
#CDA87FHex#CAA378
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Acorn Yellow vs Guesthouse
41LRV40
#CDA87FHex#CAA77A
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Acorn Yellow vs Creamy Custard
41LRV45
#CDA87FHex#D5AE83
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Acorn Yellow vs Toffee Cream
41LRV44
#CDA87FHex#D2AB88
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAcorn Yellow vs Toasty
41LRV43
#CDA87FHex#D0A97F
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toasty is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Roasted Cashew
41LRV42
#CDA87FHex#CBA77C
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Roasted Cashew is near-identical compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Stonebriar
41LRV43
#CDA87FHex#CBA97E
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stonebriar is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Butter Nut
41LRV41
#CDA87FHex#CBA578
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Butter Nut is very close match · warmer compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Praline
41LRV46
#CDA87FHex#D3AE85
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Praline is very close match · 5 points lighter compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Cheddar Biscuit
41LRV44
#CDA87FHex#D2AD87
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cheddar Biscuit is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Vintage Gold
41LRV41
#CDA87FHex#CBA576
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Vintage Gold is very close match · warmer compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Siesta Dreams
41LRV40
#CDA87FHex#C9A480
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Siesta Dreams is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Dutch Pink
41LRV47
#CDA87FHex#D5AF89
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dutch Pink is very close match · 5 points lighter · cooler compared with Acorn Yellow.
Acorn Yellow vs Cane
41LRV40
#CDA87FHex#CAA36C
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cane is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Acorn Yellow.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorAcorn Yellow, answered
What is the LRV of Acorn Yellow?
Acorn Yellow (2161-40) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 41, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Acorn Yellow a warm or cool color?
Acorn Yellow has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Acorn Yellow from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Acorn Yellow is Toasty (V089-3) by Valspar, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Benjamin Moore · 2161-40
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