Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Acorn Yellow |
| SKU | 2161-40 |
| Hex | #CDA87F |
| RGB | 205, 168, 127 |
| HSL | 32°, 44%, 65% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow
Acorn Yellow sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Acorn Yellow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Acorn Yellow within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #CDA87F in HSL space. Pair Acorn Yellow with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Acorn Yellow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Acorn Yellow from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2161-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stonebriar (SW 7693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Behr's nearest match is City Sunrise (MQ2-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full City Sunrise swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
The closest Valspar equivalent of Acorn Yellow is Roasted Cashew (M147). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.1 vs 43). If Valspar is your counter, order Roasted Cashew and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Acorn Yellow is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Glidden's nearest match is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Acorn Yellow is Rustic Rye (314-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Acorn Yellow. The nearest is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) at ΔE 3.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beach Coast Buff (H122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
The closest Rodda equivalent of Acorn Yellow is Loam (CA119). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). If Rodda is your counter, order Loam and you'll get the same color. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Acorn Yellow without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Acorn Yellow
Kompozit has no exact twin of Acorn Yellow. The nearest is Cowhide (0155) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cowhide swatch →