ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 52. For trim, try Tudor Cream (2157-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 51.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FFAF00 |
| RGB | 255, 175, 0 |
| HSL | 41°, 100%, 50% |
About Mardi Gras Gold
Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 52, Mardi Gras Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mardi Gras 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 Bumble Bee Yellow (2020-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mardi Gras Gold changes with the light
Mardi Gras 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
Mardi Gras Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mardi Gras 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 Mardi Gras Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mardi Gras Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mardi Gras Gold in real homes
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Mardi Gras 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 8.7
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 14.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 10.9
Also close: Orangery (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.6
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 15.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mardi Gras Gold questions
What undertone does Mardi Gras Gold have?
Mardi Gras Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mardi Gras Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mardi Gras Gold a light or dark color?
Mardi Gras Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 52, Mardi Gras Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mardi Gras Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 8.7); Farrow & Ball: Babouche No.223 (closest available, ΔE 10.9); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 9.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mardi Gras Gold?
Try Tudor Cream (2157-60) on trim and Summer Peach (2167-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mardi Gras Gold's undertone.
Where does Mardi Gras Gold work best?
Mardi Gras Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 52, Mardi Gras Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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