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Benjamin Moore Mother Earth376 · #DBC988 · LRV 59

Mother Earth reads as a warm yellow tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 376 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE MOTHER EARTH
RGB 219, 201, 136LRV 59

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameMother Earth
SKU376
Hex#DBC988
RGB219, 201, 136
HSL47°, 54%, 70%
LRV59
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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About Benjamin Moore Mother Earth

At LRV 59, Mother Earth is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its yellow 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Mother Earth is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches by brand

16 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.15
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9027 · #DCC797 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 58

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.43
All yellow at Behr →
340F-4 · #D9C389 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 56
360E-3 · #DBCE97 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 61
310E-3 · #E2C78C · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 59
370F-4 · #D0CD8D · ΔE 4.61 · LRV 59

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.54
All yellow at Valspar →
8002-25D · #E2CC8B · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 61
V056-2 · #E2CC8B · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 61.3
P019 · #D9CC93 · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 60.1
8002-24C · #E5CB8D · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 61

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.16
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1110-3 · #D1C881 · ΔE 3.16 · LRV 56

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All yellow at Glidden →
60YY 57/304 · #D8CB91 · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 57
60YY 53/330 · #D1C585 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 53
PPG1110-3 · #D2C880 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 57

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.06
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
221-3DB · #E2CE93 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 62
120-4DB · #E2C980 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 60
220-3DB · #E3CA99 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 61
220-4DB · #DCBF88 · ΔE 4.91 · LRV 54
HGSW 2206 · #DCC797 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 59
HGSW 9027 · #DCC797 · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 59

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.6
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DET471 · #DDCB91 · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 59
DE5507 · #D2C785 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 53
DE5437 · #E2C681 · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 54
DET494 · #E4C683 · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 57

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.3
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-43 · #DDC588 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 57
JG-39 · #E8D280 · ΔE 3.81 · LRV 65

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 72 · #DCCB90 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 60
NO. CC3 · #DACB7B · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 59
NO. 73 · #DFC380 · ΔE 3.23 · LRV 56
NO. 37 · #D9C497 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 56

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.29
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0792 · #CDC88E · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 56
0876 · #DFC696 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 58

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.33
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0869 · #E1CA99 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 59
0883 · #DCC596 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 56

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.31
All yellow at Rodda →
R052 · #DAC988 · ΔE 0.31 · LRV 59

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.27
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-653 · #D4CB93 · ΔE 3.27 · LRV 59
C2-622 · #E3C588 · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 58

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.23
All yellow at Backdrop →
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 4.23 · LRV 60

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.33
All yellow at Kompozit →
0869 · #E1CA99 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 61
0883 · #DCC596 · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 57

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Mother Earth within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

208 · LRV 56
215 · LRV 57
CSP-915 · LRV 58
382 · LRV 56
277 · LRV 59
CSP-850 · LRV 56

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #DBC988 in HSL space. Pair Mother Earth with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#DBC988 + #889ADB
TRIADIC
#DBC988 · #88DBC9 · #C988DB
ANALOGOUS
#DBA088 · #DBC988 · #C3DB88

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.65:1fail
Sample text on black
12.72:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Mother Earth Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Mother Earth 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 376 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mother Earth

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Pale Moss (SW 9027) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 58 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pale Moss swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Mother Earth

At Behr, the closest color to Mother Earth is Ripe Wheat (310E-3) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Wheat swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Mother Earth

At Valspar, the closest color to Mother Earth is Artichoke Mist (P019) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60.1 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Mist swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mother Earth

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mother Earth is Serene Scene (PPG1110-3) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serene Scene swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Mother Earth

At Glidden, the closest color to Mother Earth is Golden Kiwi (60YY 57/304) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 57 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Kiwi swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mother Earth

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mother Earth is Chickadee Yellow (120-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 59) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chickadee Yellow swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mother Earth

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Moss & Vine (HGSW 2206) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moss & Vine swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mother Earth

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sonoma Chardonnay (DET471), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mother Earth without repainting risk. See the full Sonoma Chardonnay swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Mother Earth

At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Mother Earth is Heirloom Yellow (JG-43) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 57 vs 59) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heirloom Yellow swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mother Earth

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Gervase Yellow (NO. 72), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Mother Earth without repainting risk. See the full Gervase Yellow swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mother Earth

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Footie Pajamas (0792) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 56 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Footie Pajamas swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mother Earth

Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Frozen Fruit (0869) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frozen Fruit swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Mother Earth

The closest Rodda equivalent of Mother Earth is Durum Wheat (R052). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59). If Rodda is your counter, order Durum Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Durum Wheat swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Mother Earth

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Mother Earth is Chameleon (C2-653) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 59 vs 59) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chameleon swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Mother Earth

Backdrop has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 60 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Mother Earth

Kompozit has no exact twin of Mother Earth. The nearest is Frozen Fruit (0869) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 61 vs 59). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frozen Fruit swatch →

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