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Benjamin Moore Sesame

381 · #DBD6A7 · LRV 65.9

Compare with other brands: Valspar Leaf Bud is a 98% match

Sesame (381) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 65.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Leaf Bud (98% match).

Compare Sesame with other brands

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LRV

65.9 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

381

HEX

#DBD6A7

RGB

219, 214, 167

HSL

54°, 42%, 76%

Family

Yellows

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Sesame FAQ

What is the LRV of Sesame?

Sesame has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 65.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Sesame in other brands?

Valspar: Leaf Bud (6005-5B), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Olive Oil (DE5506), 95%; PPG: True To You (PPG1118-3), 95%; Glidden: MISTY MOOR (PPG11-09), 94%; Behr: Tonic (P360-3), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Wild Lime (SW 9668), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Shagreen (HGSW6422), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 86%. 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 Sesame?

The HEX code of Sesame (381) is #DBD6A7, RGB 219, 214, 167. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.