Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373

Official color page:Yellow Iris 373
Color code:373
Color name:Yellow Iris
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris?

Step into a sunlit room adorned with walls painted in Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373. The vivacious hue instantly infuses the space with warmth and cheer. This radiant color is perfect for brightening up a kitchen, creating a welcoming ambiance that encourages culinary creativity. Transform your living room into a cozy retreat with Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373, evoking feelings of happiness and optimism. Consider this sunny shade for a home office to stimulate creativity and productivity, making workdays more enjoyable.

What are Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F2E9C1

RGB code:

242, 233, 193

Is Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 49° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

373 Yellow Iris HSL code: 49, 65%, 85%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Benjamin Moore 373 Yellow Iris

Color comparison

Yellow Iris 373 vs Hepplewhite Ivory HC-36

Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.

Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373 vs Benjamin Moore Hepplewhite Ivory HC-36Open Yellow Iris 373
LRV: 77.43%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 75.34%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm

Yellow Iris 373 vs Goldtone OC-112

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Benjamin Moore Yellow Iris 373 vs Benjamin Moore Goldtone OC-112Open Yellow Iris 373
LRV: 77.43%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 77.47%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm