ColorplanBenjamin Moore Gold Leaf (201) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 57. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Lychee (AF-40).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 56.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1C478 |
| RGB | 225, 196, 120 |
| HSL | 43°, 64%, 68% |
About Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf (201) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 57, Gold Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gold Leaf'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. It's very close to Marblehead Gold (HC-11); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Gold Leaf changes with the light
Gold Leaf 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
Gold Leaf's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gold Leaf will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gold Leaf in real homes
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Gold Leaf 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 5.2
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Gold Leaf questions
What undertone does Gold Leaf have?
Gold Leaf has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gold Leaf's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gold Leaf a light or dark color?
Gold Leaf has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 56.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 57, Gold Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Gold Leaf in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gold Leaf?
Try Lychee (AF-40) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Gold Leaf's undertone.
Where does Gold Leaf work best?
Gold Leaf works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 57, Gold Leaf has visible color without darkening a room much.
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