ColorplanBenjamin Moore Damask Gold (CW-405) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 49. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Babouche (No.223). 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 | 49.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DDB558 |
| RGB | 221, 181, 88 |
| HSL | 42°, 66%, 61% |
About Damask Gold
Damask Gold (CW-405) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 49, Damask Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Damask 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 Stuart Gold (HC-10), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Damask Gold changes with the light
Damask 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
Damask Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Damask 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 Damask Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Damask Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Damask Gold in real homes
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Damask 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 8.8
Also close: Gold Crest (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Damask Gold questions
What undertone does Damask Gold have?
Damask Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Damask Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Damask Gold a light or dark color?
Damask Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 49.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Damask Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Damask Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 8.8); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 7.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Damask Gold?
Try Colonial Cream (OC-77) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Damask Gold's undertone.
Where does Damask Gold work best?
Damask Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 49, Damask Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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