ColorplanBenjamin Moore Golden Retriever (2165-30) is a deep yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 30. For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 29.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BA8B52 |
| RGB | 186, 139, 82 |
| HSL | 33°, 43%, 53% |
About Golden Retriever
Golden Retriever (2165-30) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 30, Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever'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 Turmeric (2160-20), it's cooler and more muted.
How Golden Retriever changes with the light
Golden Retriever 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 Retriever's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Golden Retriever 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 Retriever can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Golden Retriever will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Golden Retriever in real homes
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Golden Retriever 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 8.7
Also close: Gold Crest (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Duster (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.4
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Golden Retriever questions
What undertone does Golden Retriever have?
Golden Retriever has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Retriever's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Golden Retriever a light or dark color?
Golden Retriever has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Golden Retriever 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 Golden Retriever in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Golden Retriever?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Golden Retriever's undertone.
Where does Golden Retriever work best?
Golden Retriever works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 30, Golden Retriever 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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