ColorplanBenjamin Moore Moir Gold (CW-280) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (No.218) and Behr Pale Honey (PPU6-08). For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 64.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F2CD8F |
| RGB | 242, 205, 143 |
| HSL | 38°, 79%, 75% |
About Moir Gold
Moir Gold (CW-280) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 65, Moir Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Moir 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 Honey Burst (144), it's cooler.
How Moir Gold changes with the light
Moir 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
Moir Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Moir 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 Moir Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Moir Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Moir Gold in real homes
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Moir 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
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Citron (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Moir Gold questions
What undertone does Moir Gold have?
Moir Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Moir Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Moir Gold a light or dark color?
Moir Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Moir Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Moir Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Moir Gold?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Moir Gold's undertone.
Where does Moir Gold work best?
Moir Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 65, Moir Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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