ColorplanBenjamin Moore Autumn Gold (2152-30) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 37. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Colonial Cream (OC-77).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 37.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C59E55 |
| RGB | 197, 158, 85 |
| HSL | 39°, 49%, 55% |
About Autumn Gold
Autumn Gold (2152-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 37, Autumn Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Autumn Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Leap of Faith (210); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Autumn Gold changes with the light
Autumn Gold has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Autumn Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Autumn Gold will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Autumn Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Autumn Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Autumn Gold in real homes
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Autumn Gold equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 10.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Autumn Gold questions
What undertone does Autumn Gold have?
Autumn Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Autumn Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Autumn Gold a light or dark color?
Autumn Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 37.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 37, Autumn Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Autumn Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Autumn Gold?
Try Colonial Cream (OC-77) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Autumn Gold's undertone.
Where does Autumn Gold work best?
Autumn Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 37, Autumn Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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