ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold (1064) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 19. For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 19.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #987248 |
| RGB | 152, 114, 72 |
| HSL | 32°, 36%, 44% |
About Gettysburgh Gold
Gettysburgh Gold (1064) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 19, Gettysburgh Gold absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gettysburgh 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Warm Tan (2162-30), it's cooler.
How Gettysburgh Gold changes with the light
Gettysburgh 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
Gettysburgh Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gettysburgh 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 Gettysburgh Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gettysburgh Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gettysburgh Gold in real homes
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Gettysburgh 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 6.4
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 11.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 9.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gettysburgh Gold questions
What undertone does Gettysburgh Gold have?
Gettysburgh Gold has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gettysburgh Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gettysburgh Gold a light or dark color?
Gettysburgh Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Gettysburgh Gold absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Gettysburgh Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gettysburgh Gold?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gettysburgh Gold's undertone.
Where does Gettysburgh Gold work best?
Gettysburgh Gold works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Gettysburgh Gold absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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