# Benjamin Moore August Morning

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-august-morning-2156-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-august-morning-2156-40)

Benjamin Moore August Morning 2156-40 is a warm, sun-baked golden yellow with clear orange undertones. Its mid-light depth gives it enough color presence for a dining room, breakfast nook, or cheerful entry without reading as overly bright. In strong daylight, August Morning can appear more golden and lively, while evening light brings out its softer amber side. Pair it with creamy whites, warm wood, terracotta tile, or deep olive accents for a grounded palette. It makes a confident choice for full walls, but can also bring warmth to painted cabinetry or a front door.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** August Morning
- **Color code:** 2156-40
- **HEX:** #ECB36D
- **RGB:** 236, 179, 109
- **LRV:** 49.65%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 33° Saturation: 53.81% Value: 92.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(33, 77, 68)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.15 Yellow: 53.81 Key: 7.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 188.063 I: 56.46 Q: -9.726
- **XYZ:** X: 53.475 Y: 51.181 Z: 21.526
- **CIE Lab:** L:76.788 a:12.819 b:43.469
- **CIE Luv:** L:76.788 u:43.569 v:51.606
- **Decimal:** 15512429
- **Hunter Lab:** 71.541, 8.228, 32.239

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Sunburst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunburst)
- [Benjamin Moore Gamboge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gamboge-cw-285)
- [Sherwin Williams Torchlight](https://plan-home.com/color/torchlight-sw-6374)
- [Behr Mac N Cheese](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mac-n-cheese)
- [Sherwin Williams Classical Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-gold-sw-2831)
- [Sherwin Williams Olden Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/olden-amber-sw-9013)
- [Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-marigold-160)
- [Behr Lamplit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lamplit)
- [Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eye-of-the-tiger-188)
- [Sherwin Williams Papaya](https://plan-home.com/color/papaya-sw-6661)
- [Sherwin Williams Yarrow](https://plan-home.com/color/yarrow-sw-6669)
- [Behr Pyramid Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pyramid-gold)
- [Sherwin Williams Summer Day](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-day-sw-6662)
- [Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/surprise-amber-sw-6654)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-gold-167)
- [Sherwin Williams Stirring Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/stirring-orange-sw-6889)
- [Sherwin Williams Anjou Pear](https://plan-home.com/color/anjou-pear-sw-6381)
- [Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro](https://plan-home.com/color/polvo-de-oro-sw-9012)
- [Sherwin Williams Sunrise](https://plan-home.com/color/sunrise-sw-6668)
- [Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pan-for-gold-181)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hathaway Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hathaway-peach-hc-53)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-ice-166)
- [Benjamin Moore Creamy Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-creamy-orange-2166-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beeswax-2157-40)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-vista-308)
- [Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pan-for-gold-181)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Appeal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-appeal-124)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-marigold-2155-30)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-blue-cw-605)
- [Benjamin Moore Sapphire Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sapphire-ice-808)
- [Benjamin Moore Lazy Sunday](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lazy-sunday-803)
- [Benjamin Moore I've Got the Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ive-got-the-blues-774)
- [Benjamin Moore Poolside](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-poolside-775)
- [Benjamin Moore Twilight](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twilight-2058-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Soft Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-sky-807)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2156-40

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.