2161-50

Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash

Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Yellow Squash paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2161-50. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Yellow Squash 2161-50
Color code:2161-50
Color name:Yellow Squash
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Yellow Squash for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Yellow Squash for living room

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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash victorian house interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash living room walls
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash living room
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash japandi interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash living room
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Check out this stunning Light used in real living rooms. Explore how this Beige color shade can create a unique space

Yellow Squash for bathroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Light real bathrooms.

Yellow Squash on kitchen cabinets

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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash small kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Yellow Squash reviews

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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash modern interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Yellow Squash

Yellow Squash 2161-50 has an LRV of 60.24% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 60.24% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 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:

#E3C9AA

RGB code:

227, 201, 170

Is Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 33° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2161-50 Yellow Squash HSL code: 33, 50%, 78%

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 Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige 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 Squash:

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.

Color comparison

Yellow Squash 2161-50 vs From the Archives CSP-1060

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50 vs Benjamin Moore From the Archives CSP-1060Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50
LRV: 60.24%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 61.06%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Yellow Squash 2161-50 vs Shorewood 1151

Unsure what shade is the better choice for your design? We've highlighted the differences of these two colors to help you determine which one will best suit your space.

Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50 vs Benjamin Moore Shorewood 1151Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50
LRV: 60.24%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 56.15%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#E3C9AAcopy color code
RGB Decimal227, 201, 170copy color code
RGB Percent89.02%, 78.82%, 66.67%copy color code
HSVHue: 33° Saturation: 25.11% Value: 89.02%copy color code
HSLhsl(33, 50, 78)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.45 Yellow: 25.11 Key: 10.98copy color code
YIQY: 205.24 I: 25.455 Q: -4.147copy color code
XYZX: 59.821 Y: 61.008 Z: 46.644copy color code
CIE LabL:82.383 a:4.425 b:18.858copy color code
CIE LuvL:82.383 u:17.979 v:25.877copy color code
Decimal14928298copy color code
Hunter lab78.108, 0.02, 19.269copy color code
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