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Benjamin Moore Sesame

CC-638 · #DCD7A8 · LRV ~66.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Leaf Bud (~97% proximity)

Sesame (CC-638) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 66.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Leaf Bud (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Sesame in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

66.6 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

CC-638

HEX

#DCD7A8

RGB

220, 215, 168

HSL

54°, 43%, 76%

Family

Yellows

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Sesame FAQ

What is the LRV of Sesame?

Sesame has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 66.6 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 Sesame in other brands?

Valspar: Leaf Bud (6005-5B), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Olive Oil (DE5506), ~96% proximity; Glidden: MISTY MOOR (PPG11-09), ~95% proximity; PPG: True To You (PPG1118-3), ~94% proximity; Behr: Tonic (P360-3), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Wild Lime (SW 9668), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (HGSW6708), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~86% 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 Sesame?

The HEX code of Sesame (CC-638) is #DCD7A8, RGB 220, 215, 168. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.