ColorplanBenjamin Moore Delightful Golden (2158-30) is a deep yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670) and Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 36.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D19750 |
| RGB | 209, 151, 80 |
| HSL | 33°, 58%, 57% |
About Delightful Golden
Delightful Golden (2158-30) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 36, Delightful Golden 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 Delightful Golden'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 Massicot (CW-380), it's lighter and warmer.
How Delightful Golden changes with the light
Delightful Golden 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
Delightful Golden's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Delightful Golden 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 Delightful Golden can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Delightful Golden will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Delightful Golden in real homes
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Delightful Golden 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.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.6
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 12.8)
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Delightful Golden questions
What undertone does Delightful Golden have?
Delightful Golden has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Delightful Golden's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Delightful Golden a light or dark color?
Delightful Golden has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Delightful Golden 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 Delightful Golden in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Delightful Golden?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Delightful Golden's undertone.
Where does Delightful Golden work best?
Delightful Golden works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 36, Delightful Golden 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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