ColorplanBenjamin Moore Grecian Gold (224) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 24. 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 | 23.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9E8249 |
| RGB | 158, 130, 73 |
| HSL | 40°, 37%, 45% |
About Grecian Gold
Grecian Gold (224) is a deep, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 24, Grecian Gold 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 Grecian Gold'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 Brazen (259); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Grecian Gold changes with the light
Grecian Gold 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
Grecian Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Grecian Gold 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 Grecian Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Grecian Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Grecian Gold in real homes
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Grecian Gold 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 7.8
Also close: Latte (ΔE 13.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.0
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 13.5
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Grecian Gold questions
What undertone does Grecian Gold have?
Grecian Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grecian Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Grecian Gold a light or dark color?
Grecian Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Grecian Gold 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 Grecian Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 9.0); Behr: Ecological S380-6 (closest available, ΔE 13.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Grecian Gold?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Grecian Gold's undertone.
Where does Grecian Gold work best?
Grecian Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 24, Grecian Gold 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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