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Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow
HC-4 · #F5E1A4 · LRV 75.9
Compare with other brands: Valspar Dainty Daisy is a 98% matchHawthorne Yellow (HC-4) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 75.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Dainty Daisy (98% match).
Compare Hawthorne Yellow with other brands
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LRV
75.9 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
HC-4
HEX
#F5E1A4
RGB
245, 225, 164
HSL
45°, 80%, 80%
Family
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Hawthorne Yellow FAQ
What is the LRV of Hawthorne Yellow?
Hawthorne Yellow has an 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.
What is the closest match to Hawthorne Yellow in other brands?
Valspar: Dainty Daisy (V018-1), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), 98%; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Honey Nectar (DET470), 97%; Behr: Lily Bulb (P320-3), 96%; Glidden: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), 96%. 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 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.