Beacon Hill Damask

A muted yellow with a hint of green, this shade is part of Benjamin Moore's Historic Color Collection. It was also part of the 2021 Color Trends Collection. You could think of it as a very mild chartreuse.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

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That apartment was already a perfect color, Benjamin Moore's Beacon Hill Damask, a muted green yellow/yellow green that shifted with light and juxtaposition.
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It’s actually a light yellow with green undertones! It’s impossible to photograph haha.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

From homebunch.com

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A stylish yellow with a hint of lime, Beacon Hill Damask is the perfect pick-me-up for those dark little nooks you've been looking to brighten up. A soothing yet vibrant color, it brings light and energy to any space it's placed in.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, laundry rooms, etc. would all benefit from what this color brings.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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Where could you expect to see it?

This color is one of the stronger popular yellows that can go modern or traditional. Given the hint of chartreuse vibes, I could see it behind a hip gallery wall or in a traditional space.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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Who shouldn't pick this color?

Some people don't believe yellow looks good with green undertones, and this would not be the color for them.

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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Any pro tips?

Some design enthusiasts have experimented with painting their trim, as well as their walls, in this shade. mynottinghill.blogspot.com

What colors does it go well with?

Birchwood 1161, Hearthstone Brown 2109-20, White Rock 918, Rock Candy 937, *via Benjamin Moore

What's the LRV?

69.58. LRV measures the Light Reflectance Value, meaning the percentage of light (0-100) that bounces off a surface. 100 being purest white and 0 being purest black. Like other light yellows, Beacon Hill Damask has a high LRV, meaning it reflects a large amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

Tags

Yellow, Light, Bold, Traditional

Beacon Hill Damask / Benjamin Moore HC-2

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What are some similar popular colors?

Philadelphia Cream, Hawthorne Yellow, Guilford Green

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