ColorplanBenjamin Moore Golden Vista (308) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670). For trim, try Amelia Blush (085).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 41.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E4A039 |
| RGB | 228, 160, 57 |
| HSL | 36°, 76%, 56% |
About Golden Vista
Golden Vista (308) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Golden Vista has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Vista'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 Mayan Gold (175), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Golden Vista changes with the light
Golden Vista 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 Vista's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Golden Vista 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 Vista can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Golden Vista will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Golden Vista in real homes
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Golden Vista 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
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.1
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.7
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 13.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Golden Vista questions
What undertone does Golden Vista have?
Golden Vista has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Golden Vista's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Golden Vista a light or dark color?
Golden Vista has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 41.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Golden Vista has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Golden Vista in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 12.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Golden Vista?
Try Amelia Blush (085) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Golden Vista's undertone.
Where does Golden Vista work best?
Golden Vista works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 42, Golden Vista has visible color without darkening a room much.
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