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Benjamin Moore American Cheese

2019-40 · #FFD867 · LRV ~71.4

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Mariposa (~98% proximity)

American Cheese (2019-40) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 71.4 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Mariposa (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to American Cheese in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

71.4 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

2019-40

HEX

#FFD867

RGB

255, 216, 103

HSL

45°, 100%, 70%

Family

Yellows

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American Cheese FAQ

What is the LRV of American Cheese?

American Cheese has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 71.4 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 American Cheese in other brands?

Glidden: Mariposa (PPG17-17), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Golden Nectar (DE5347), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dutch Tulip (HGSW1183), ~97% proximity; PPG: Dilly Dally (PPG1213-6), ~96% proximity; Behr: Squash Blossom (P290-5), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Backlit Lemon (V017-2), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Twist (SW 6909), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~75% 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 American Cheese?

The HEX code of American Cheese (2019-40) is #FFD867, RGB 255, 216, 103. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.