Prescott Green vs Humble Yellow

Prescott GreenBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 10.5Distinct difference

Prescott Green (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Prescott Green belongs to the green-grey family and Humble Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 56 vs 57 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Prescott Green leans green, Humble Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 10.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Prescott Green vs Humble Yellow in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Prescott Green and Humble Yellow in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Humble Yellow brings more warmth to the space, while Prescott Green keeps things cooler and crisper.

Prescott GreenBenjamin Moore Prescott Green living room

@butterfieldmansion

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow cozy living room color review

@fru_heidiandersen

Bathroom

Small bathrooms intensify color. A shade that seems quiet in a larger room can feel immersive when you're surrounded by it on four walls. Prescott Green reads more restrained here, while Humble Yellow adds a sense of enclosure and warmth.

Humble YellowJotun Humble Yellow bathroom color review

@interior_silvia

Color Details

Prescott Green
Benjamin Moore · HC-140
Hex#BEC9B7
LRV55.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-140
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Prescott Green vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Prescott Green on one side and Humble 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.

More Prescott Green comparisons

See how Prescott Green stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Prescott Green
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Prescott Green
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Prescott Green
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Prescott Green
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Prescott Green reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Prescott Green
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Prescott Green
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Prescott Green reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Prescott Green
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Prescott Green
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Prescott Green
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Balboa Mist
Prescott Green
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Prescott Green
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Prescott Green
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Prescott Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Prescott Green
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Prescott Green
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Black grey
Prescott Green
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Piazza
Prescott Green
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Prescott Green
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Prescott Green reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Prescott Green
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Prescott Green reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Prescott Green
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Prescott Green
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Antique White
Prescott Green
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Nearly identical in tone

Tea with Florence
Prescott Green
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Prescott Green
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Prescott Green
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Prescott Green is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Prescott Green
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Prescott Green reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Prescott Green
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Prescott Green reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Prescott Green
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Prescott Green
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Prescott Green
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Prescott Green
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Prescott Green is the lighter choice