ColorplanBenjamin Moore Luxurious Gold (286) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73). For trim, try Linen White (OC-146).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 51.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6BD68 |
| RGB | 214, 189, 104 |
| HSL | 46°, 57%, 62% |
About Luxurious Gold
Luxurious Gold (286) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 52, Luxurious Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Luxurious 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. Next to Golden Thread (CSP-920), it's warmer and more colorful.
How Luxurious Gold changes with the light
Luxurious 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
Luxurious Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Luxurious 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 Luxurious Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Luxurious Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Luxurious Gold in real homes
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Luxurious 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 8.1
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Luxurious Gold questions
What undertone does Luxurious Gold have?
Luxurious Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Luxurious Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Luxurious Gold a light or dark color?
Luxurious Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Luxurious Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Luxurious Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (close, ΔE 4.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Luxurious Gold?
Try Linen White (OC-146) on trim and Gardenia (AF-10) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Luxurious Gold's undertone.
Where does Luxurious Gold work best?
Luxurious Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 52, Luxurious Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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