ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fields of Gold (203) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Adobe White (2166-70).
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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 | #C99B42 |
| RGB | 201, 155, 66 |
| HSL | 40°, 56%, 52% |
About Fields of Gold
Fields of Gold (203) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 36, Fields of 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 Fields of 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 Antique Bronze (217), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Fields of Gold changes with the light
Fields of 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
Fields of Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fields of 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 Fields of Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fields of Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fields of Gold in real homes
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Fields of 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 6.2
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 13.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.8
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fields of Gold questions
What undertone does Fields of Gold have?
Fields of Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fields of Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fields of Gold a light or dark color?
Fields of Gold 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, Fields of 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 Fields of Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 11.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fields of Gold?
Try Adobe White (2166-70) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fields of Gold's undertone.
Where does Fields of Gold work best?
Fields of Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 36, Fields of 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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