Approaching Autumn vs Antique Yellow
Where Approaching Autumn belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Antique Yellow is a Jotun color. Hue-wise, Approaching Autumn belongs to the beige family and Antique Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Antique Yellow (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Approaching Autumn (LRV 46), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Approaching Autumn runs red while Antique Yellow is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Approaching Autumn vs Antique Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Autumn on one side and Antique Yellow on the other.
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.
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