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Benjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow

2151-40 · #D3BB80 · LRV ~50.9

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold (~96% proximity)

Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Sulfur Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

50.9 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

2151-40

HEX

#D3BB80

RGB

211, 187, 128

HSL

43°, 49%, 66%

Family

Yellows

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Sulfur Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Sulfur Yellow?

Sulfur Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (SW 6401), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Further Afield (8002-25E), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), ~93% proximity; Behr: Honey Tea (MQ2-18), ~93% proximity; PPG: Country Style (PPG11-04), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~89% 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 Sulfur Yellow?

The HEX code of Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) is #D3BB80, RGB 211, 187, 128. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.