Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Ylang Ylang |
| SKU | AF-305 |
| Hex | #F4E9CE |
| RGB | 244, 233, 206 |
| HSL | 43°, 63%, 88% |
| LRV | 80 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | White |
About Benjamin Moore Ylang Ylang
Ylang Ylang is very light — LRV 80, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. 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. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Ylang Ylang shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 white from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Ylang Ylang 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 #F4E9CE in HSL space. Pair Ylang Ylang 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 Ylang Ylang Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ylang Ylang 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 AF-305 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Fresh Zest (SW 9662). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Fresh Zest and you'll get the same color. See the full Fresh Zest swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Behr's nearest match is Ranch Acres (ECC-20-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ylang Ylang without repainting risk. See the full Ranch Acres swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At Valspar, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Lemon Meringue (M321) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 81.7 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Meringue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Crisp Candlelight (PPG1210-1). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Crisp Candlelight and you'll get the same color. See the full Crisp Candlelight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest Glidden equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Spice Delight (PPG1208-2). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80). If Glidden is your counter, order Spice Delight and you'll get the same color. See the full Spice Delight swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Warm Sunlight (118-2DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Warm Sunlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Sunlight swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Monogramme (HGSW 4037) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monogramme swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Oatmeal Cookie (DEC763), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 78 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ylang Ylang without repainting risk. See the full Oatmeal Cookie swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Carter Crème (JG-16) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Carter Crème swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Tallow (NO. 203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ylang Ylang without repainting risk. See the full Tallow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Pumpkin Spice (0250) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Spice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Sphere (0013). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 79 vs 80). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Sphere swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At Rodda, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Ivory (CA006) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ivory swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
C2 Paint's nearest match is Buffed (C2-578), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ylang Ylang without repainting risk. See the full Buffed swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
At Clare, the closest color to Ylang Ylang is Like Buttah (PNT100-LT-62) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 80 vs 80) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Like Buttah swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Ylang Ylang. The nearest is Casa Forma (CASA FORMA) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 80). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Casa Forma swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Backdrop's nearest match is Don't Eat the Yellow Snow (BD-DS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 80) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Ylang Ylang without repainting risk. See the full Don't Eat the Yellow Snow swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Ylang Ylang. The nearest is Chiffon Cream (329598) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 92 vs 80). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chiffon Cream swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ylang Ylang
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Ylang Ylang is Sphere (0013). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 81 vs 80). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sphere and you'll get the same color. See the full Sphere swatch →