Amarillo vs Viking Yellow paint color comparison

Amarillo vs Viking Yellow

AmarilloBenjamin MoorevsViking YellowBenjamin MooreΔE 18.2 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Amarillo (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Viking Yellow (LRV 63), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Amarillo
Benjamin Moore · 320
LRV68.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number320
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Viking Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 321
LRV63.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number321
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Amarillo vs Viking Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Amarillo on one side and Viking Yellow on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.