ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom (CSP-980) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 35.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BB9D61 |
| RGB | 187, 157, 97 |
| HSL | 40°, 40%, 56% |
About Gilded Ballroom
Gilded Ballroom (CSP-980) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 36, Gilded Ballroom 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 Gilded Ballroom'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 Porter Ridge Tan (250), it's warmer.
How Gilded Ballroom changes with the light
Gilded Ballroom 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
Gilded Ballroom's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gilded Ballroom 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 Gilded Ballroom can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gilded Ballroom will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gilded Ballroom in real homes
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Gilded Ballroom 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 8.5
Also close: Latte (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gilded Ballroom questions
What undertone does Gilded Ballroom have?
Gilded Ballroom has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gilded Ballroom's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gilded Ballroom a light or dark color?
Gilded Ballroom has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Gilded Ballroom 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 Gilded Ballroom in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gilded Ballroom?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gilded Ballroom's undertone.
Where does Gilded Ballroom work best?
Gilded Ballroom works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 36, Gilded Ballroom 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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