ColorplanBenjamin Moore Golden Delicious (390) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Gervase Yellow (No.72). For trim, try Timid White (OC-39).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 59.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D9CD7A |
| RGB | 217, 205, 122 |
| HSL | 52°, 56%, 66% |
About Golden Delicious
Golden Delicious (390) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 60, Golden Delicious has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Delicious'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 Treasure Trove (285), it's darker and cooler.
How Golden Delicious changes with the light
Golden Delicious 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
Golden Delicious's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Golden Delicious 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 Golden Delicious can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Golden Delicious will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Golden Delicious in real homes
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Golden Delicious 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 6.8
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Back to Nature (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Golden Delicious questions
What undertone does Golden Delicious have?
Golden Delicious has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Delicious's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Golden Delicious a light or dark color?
Golden Delicious has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Golden Delicious has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Golden Delicious in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Venetian Yellow SW 1666 (closest available, ΔE 6.8); Farrow & Ball: Gervase Yellow No.72 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 8.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Golden Delicious?
Try Timid White (OC-39) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Golden Delicious's undertone.
Where does Golden Delicious work best?
Golden Delicious works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 60, Golden Delicious has visible color without darkening a room much.
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