Benjamin Moore

Hawthorne Yellow HC-4

Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore

Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4) is a light clear, saturated color, with an estimated LRV of 70. It works well for whole rooms, trim and ceilings, especially in rooms with little daylight.

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Screen values are approximations from published colors. Always test a physical sample.

Hawthorne Yellow equivalents from other brands

The closest color from each brand, measured as perceived color difference (CIEDE2000). Below 2 is hard to see, above 5 is clearly different.

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Colors that go with Hawthorne Yellow

Hawthorne Yellow is closest to champagne. Accents and furniture colors that pair well with it:

FAQ

What is the LRV of Hawthorne Yellow?

Estimated from its screen color, Hawthorne Yellow has an LRV of about 70. Benjamin Moore publishes the measured LRV on the official color page and sample chip, which is the number to trust for planning.

Is Hawthorne Yellow warm or cool?

Hawthorne Yellow is a clear color rather than a neutral, so its hue matters more than its undertone.

What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Hawthorne Yellow?

The closest Sherwin-Williams color in our catalog is Blonde (SW 6128), with a color difference of 4.2 (CIEDE2000; under 2 is barely visible). Compare physical samples before switching.

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