ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hathaway Gold (194) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Octagon Yellow (No.7). For trim, try Opal (OC-73).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 46.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5AF70 |
| RGB | 213, 175, 112 |
| HSL | 37°, 55%, 64% |
About Hathaway Gold
Hathaway Gold (194) is a mid-tone, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 46, Hathaway Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hathaway 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 Tavern Ochre (CW-375); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Hathaway Gold changes with the light
Hathaway 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
Hathaway Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hathaway 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 Hathaway Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hathaway Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hathaway Gold in real homes
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Hathaway 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 7.2
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 8.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hathaway Gold questions
What undertone does Hathaway Gold have?
Hathaway Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hathaway Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hathaway Gold a light or dark color?
Hathaway Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 46.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Hathaway Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Hathaway Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: Octagon Yellow No.7 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hathaway Gold?
Try Opal (OC-73) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hathaway Gold's undertone.
Where does Hathaway Gold work best?
Hathaway Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 46, Hathaway Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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