ColorplanBenjamin Moore Grenada Hills Gold (229) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BCA474 |
| RGB | 188, 164, 116 |
| HSL | 40°, 35%, 60% |
About Grenada Hills Gold
Grenada Hills Gold (229) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 39, Grenada Hills 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 Grenada Hills 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Rattan (AF-375), it's warmer.
How Grenada Hills Gold changes with the light
Grenada Hills 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
Grenada Hills Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Grenada Hills 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 Grenada Hills Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Grenada Hills Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Grenada Hills Gold in real homes
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Grenada Hills 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 5.6
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 6.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Grenada Hills Gold questions
What undertone does Grenada Hills Gold have?
Grenada Hills Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Grenada Hills Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Grenada Hills Gold a light or dark color?
Grenada Hills Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Grenada Hills 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 Grenada Hills Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (close, ΔE 2.9); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Grenada Hills Gold?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Grenada Hills Gold's undertone.
Where does Grenada Hills Gold work best?
Grenada Hills Gold works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Grenada Hills 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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