ColorplanBenjamin Moore El Sereno Gold (223) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 34. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 33.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B9995B |
| RGB | 185, 153, 91 |
| HSL | 40°, 40%, 54% |
About El Sereno Gold
El Sereno Gold (223) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 34, El Sereno 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 El Sereno 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 Gilded Ballroom (CSP-980), it's warmer.
How El Sereno Gold changes with the light
El Sereno 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
El Sereno Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
El Sereno 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 El Sereno Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
El Sereno Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See El Sereno Gold in real homes
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El Sereno 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 9.2
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
El Sereno Gold questions
What undertone does El Sereno Gold have?
El Sereno Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down El Sereno Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is El Sereno Gold a light or dark color?
El Sereno Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 33.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 34, El Sereno 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 El Sereno Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Latte SW 6108 (closest available, ΔE 9.2); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (close, ΔE 2.6); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with El Sereno Gold?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share El Sereno Gold's undertone.
Where does El Sereno Gold work best?
El Sereno Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 34, El Sereno 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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