Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Yellow Marigold |
| SKU | 2155-30 |
| Hex | #EAA731 |
| RGB | 234, 167, 49 |
| HSL | 38°, 81%, 55% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold
Yellow Marigold sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Yellow Marigold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 yellow 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Yellow Marigold 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 #EAA731 in HSL space. Pair Yellow Marigold 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 Yellow Marigold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Yellow Marigold 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 2155-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Brittlebush (SW 6684) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brittlebush swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Behr, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Optimist Gold (BIC-43) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Optimist Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Valspar, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Queen Anne (M226) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.1 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queen Anne swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Glidden, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Honeyed (115-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 48 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeyed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 50 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Acorn Squash (DE5292) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Yellow Marigold. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Yellow Marigold is Lemon Dream (0942). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 42). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Lemon Dream and you'll get the same color. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Lemon Dream (0942) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Torch (C2-618) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Torch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Yellow Marigold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Yellow Marigold is Lemon Dream (0942) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →