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Benjamin Moore Aztec Yellow
2152-20 · #B99146 · LRV ~31
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Different Gold (~95% proximity)Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 31 (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 Different Gold (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Aztec Yellow in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
31 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
2152-20
HEX
#B99146
RGB
185, 145, 70
HSL
39°, 45%, 50%
Family
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Aztec Yellow FAQ
What is the LRV of Aztec Yellow?
Aztec Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 31 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 Aztec Yellow in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Different Gold (SW 6396), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bread Crust (DE5370), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Corduroy (3007-5A), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), ~91% proximity; PPG: Apollo Gold (PPG16-11), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alchemy (HGSW6395), ~90% proximity; Behr: Indian Spice (M300-6), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~84% 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 Aztec Yellow?
The HEX code of Aztec Yellow (2152-20) is #B99146, RGB 185, 145, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.