Swept Away vs Humble Yellow

Swept AwayBenjamin MoorevsHumble YellowJotunΔE 14.8Distinct difference

Swept Away is a Benjamin Moore color while Humble Yellow comes from Jotun. Hue-wise, Swept Away belongs to the green family and Humble Yellow to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 63 vs 57, Swept Away will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Swept Away's green character against Humble Yellow's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 14.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Swept Away
Benjamin Moore · 701
Hex#C7D6CD
LRV62.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number701
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Swept Away vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Swept Away 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 Swept Away comparisons

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

White Dove
Swept Away
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads noticeably lighter

Ammonite
Swept Away
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Swept Away
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Swept Away
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Swept Away reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Swept Away
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Swept Away
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Swept Away reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Swept Away
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Nearly identical in tone

Denim Drift
Swept Away
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Swept Away
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Swept Away reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Swept Away
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Nearly identical in tone

Vintage Vogue
Swept Away
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Swept Away
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Swept Away
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Swept Away
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Black grey
Swept Away
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Piazza
Swept Away
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Nearly identical in tone

Windmill Lane
Swept Away
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Senses
Swept Away
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Swept Away reads noticeably lighter

Lamp Black
Swept Away
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Swept Away
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Swept Away reads slightly lighter

Antique White
Swept Away
Antique White
Jotun
Antique White
LRV 56

Swept Away reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Swept Away
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Swept Away
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Swept Away
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Swept Away is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Swept Away
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Swept Away reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Swept Away
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Swept Away is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Swept Away
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Swept Away
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads noticeably lighter

Paper
Swept Away
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Swept Away
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Swept Away is the lighter choice