ColorplanBenjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold (209) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 51.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6BB74 |
| RGB | 214, 187, 116 |
| HSL | 43°, 54%, 65% |
About Buena Vista Gold
Buena Vista Gold (209) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Buena Vista Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buena Vista 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. Next to Golden Thread (CSP-920), it's cooler and more muted.
How Buena Vista Gold changes with the light
Buena Vista 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
Buena Vista Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Buena Vista Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Buena Vista Gold in real homes
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Buena Vista 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 7.1
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Buena Vista Gold questions
What undertone does Buena Vista Gold have?
Buena Vista Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buena Vista Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Buena Vista Gold a light or dark color?
Buena Vista Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Buena Vista Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Buena Vista Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buena Vista Gold?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Buena Vista Gold's undertone.
Where does Buena Vista Gold work best?
Buena Vista Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 51, Buena Vista Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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