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Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow

170 · #F6E1AA · LRV ~76.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Visionary (~99% proximity)

Traditional Yellow (170) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 76.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Visionary (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Traditional Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

76.3 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

170

HEX

#F6E1AA

RGB

246, 225, 170

HSL

43°, 81%, 82%

Family

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Traditional Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Traditional Yellow?

Traditional Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Traditional Yellow in other brands?

Glidden: Visionary (PPG1210-3), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Pecan Cream (3006-4B), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Glad Yellow (SW 6694), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Glad Yellow (HGSW6694), ~98% proximity; PPG: Sawdust (PPG1206-4), ~96% proximity; Behr: Gold Thread (P280-2), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tortilla (DE5436), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Traditional Yellow?

The HEX code of Traditional Yellow (170) is #F6E1AA, RGB 246, 225, 170. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.