Hawthorne Yellow

The Basics

What are people saying about this color?

It’s just the right balance of soft and bright but not too green or orange. It’s perfect not only for kitchens (it goes brilliantly with white cabinets) but also dining rooms, bathrooms, or dark nooks and crannies. For a traditional space pair with reds and greens or for a more contemporary space with shades of grey.

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Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow (#HC-4) Yellow works well in rooms and hallways that are exposed to little natural light because it brings in an element of sun. This yellow, neither too lemony nor too golden, is just the right balance of tranquil and turbocharged.

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This buttery yellow paint color has a slight gray undertone that balances the brightness. Hawthorne Yellow is a vibrant choice for bedrooms, says interior designer Gary Mcbournie. It has a certain cheeriness and works with tailored patterns in blues, greens, and browns or soft florals in a variety of garden colors.

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What kind of spaces does it work best in?

Hawthorne Yellow is a wonderful color to brighten up spaces with little to no natural light. It gives a sunny feel to bedrooms, kid’s rooms, and bathrooms.

Where could you expect to see it?

This timeless yellow has great versatility but looks best in traditional spaces paired with bright white trims or on exterior front doors for a pop of color.

Who shouldn't pick this color?

Avoid using this color if you are selling your home or staging a project. Yellow is a very specific color and not everyone will want it.

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What's the LRV?

73.04. 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, Hawthorne Yellow has a pretty high LRV, meaning it reflects a pretty high amount of light.

Does it work as an exterior color?

Yes.

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