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Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow

HC-4 · #F5E1A4 · LRV ~75.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Dainty Daisy (~98% proximity)

Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 75.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Dainty Daisy (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Hawthorne Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

75.9 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-4

HEX

#F5E1A4

RGB

245, 225, 164

HSL

45°, 80%, 80%

Family

Yellows

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Hawthorne Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Hawthorne Yellow?

Hawthorne Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 75.9 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 Hawthorne Yellow in other brands?

Valspar: Dainty Daisy (V018-1), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), ~98% proximity; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Honey Nectar (DET470), ~97% proximity; Behr: Lily Bulb (P320-3), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), ~96% 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 Hawthorne Yellow?

The HEX code of Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4) is #F5E1A4, RGB 245, 225, 164. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.