ColorplanBenjamin Moore Heirloom Gold (255) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 60. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Hay (No.37) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 59.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DACA9C |
| RGB | 218, 202, 156 |
| HSL | 45°, 46%, 73% |
About Heirloom Gold
Heirloom Gold (255) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 60, Heirloom Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Heirloom 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Adams Gold (HC-18); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Heirloom Gold changes with the light
Heirloom 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
Heirloom Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Heirloom 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 Heirloom Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Heirloom Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Heirloom Gold in real homes
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Heirloom 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 5.0
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Heirloom Gold questions
What undertone does Heirloom Gold have?
Heirloom Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Heirloom Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Heirloom Gold a light or dark color?
Heirloom Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 59.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 60, Heirloom Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Heirloom Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (closest available, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Hay No.37 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Heirloom Gold?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Heirloom Gold's undertone.
Where does Heirloom Gold work best?
Heirloom Gold works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 60, Heirloom Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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