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Benjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow

2151-40 · #D3BB80 · LRV 50.9

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold is a 96% match

Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 50.9 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold (96% match).

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LRV

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 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.

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

Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (SW 6401), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), 95%; Valspar: Further Afield (8002-25E), 94%; Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), 93%; Behr: Honey Tea (MQ2-18), 93%; PPG: Country Style (PPG11-04), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.