# Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/hawthorne-yellow-hc-4](https://plan-home.com/color/hawthorne-yellow-hc-4)

Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow HC-4 is a light, softened yellow with a creamy, slightly golden cast rather than a sharp primary-yellow look. Its pale value keeps it airy on broad walls, while the #f5e1a4 color adds enough warmth to keep white trim from feeling stark. In bright daylight, Hawthorne Yellow can read as a gentle butter-yellow; under warmer evening bulbs, its golden side becomes more apparent. It suits kitchens, breakfast rooms, hallways, and sunlit living spaces where a warm wall color is wanted without heavy saturation. Pair it with soft ivory, warm white, natural oak, woven cane, and muted blue-gray or olive accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Hawthorne Yellow
- **Color code:** HC-4
- **HEX:** #f5e1a4
- **RGB:** 245, 225, 164
- **LRV:** 74.45%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 45° Saturation: 33.06% Value: 96.08%
- **HSL:** hsl(45, 80, 80)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.16 Yellow: 33.06 Key: 3.92
- **YIQ:** Y: 224.026 I: 31.52 Q: -14.752
- **XYZ:** X: 71.283 Y: 75.946 Z: 46.016
- **CIE Lab:** L:89.834 a:-1.907 b:32.384
- **CIE Luv:** L:89.834 u:15.884 v:44.992
- **Decimal:** 16114084
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.147, -6.501, 29.696

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/optimistic-yellow-sw-6900)
- [Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fresh-butter-290)
- [Benjamin Moore Ray of Light](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ray-of-light-csp-910)
- [Sherwin Williams Venetian Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/venetian-yellow-sw-1666)
- [Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-traditional-yellow-170)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-honey-297)
- [Behr Lily Bulb](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lily-bulb)
- [Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squish-squash-311)
- [Sherwin Williams Glad Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/glad-yellow-sw-6694)
- [Sherwin Williams Glisten Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/glisten-yellow-sw-6912)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeybee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeybee-csp-950)
- [Behr Sweet As Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-as-honey)
- [Sherwin Williams Butter Up](https://plan-home.com/color/butter-up-sw-6681)
- [Sherwin Williams Solé](https://plan-home.com/color/sole-sw-6896)
- [Benjamin Moore Valley View](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-valley-view-214)
- [Benjamin Moore Banana Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-banana-cream-275)
- [Behr Gold Thread](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gold-thread)
- [Behr Polka Dot Skirt](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-polka-dot-skirt)
- [Sherwin Williams Lantern Light](https://plan-home.com/color/lantern-light-sw-6687)
- [Behr Flourish](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flourish)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Aura](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aura-169)
- [Benjamin Moore Antiquity](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antiquity-oc-107)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Lilies](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-lilies-346)
- [Benjamin Moore Somerset Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-somerset-peach-163)
- [Benjamin Moore Ludwell White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ludwell-white-cw-275)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Firefly](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-firefly-299)
- [Benjamin Moore Inner Glow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-inner-glow-348)
- [Benjamin Moore Broadway Lights](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-broadway-lights-298)
- [Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beverly-hills-180)
- [Benjamin Moore Copacabana](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copacabana-284)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Chicago Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chicago-blues-804)
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-lace-2068-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Prussian Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-prussian-blue-cw-625)
- [Benjamin Moore Blueberry Hill](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blueberry-hill-812)
- [Benjamin Moore Champion Cobalt](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-champion-cobalt-2061-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Glory](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-glory-811)
- [Benjamin Moore Waterloo](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-waterloo-csp-555)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-4

## 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.