ColorplanBenjamin Moore Morgan Hill Gold (189) is a deep yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Ambrosia (893).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 39.3 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D0A05B |
| RGB | 208, 160, 91 |
| HSL | 35°, 55%, 59% |
About Morgan Hill Gold
Morgan Hill Gold (189) is a deep, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 39, Morgan Hill Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Morgan Hill 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 Bryant Gold (HC-7), it's darker.
How Morgan Hill Gold changes with the light
Morgan Hill 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
Morgan Hill Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Morgan Hill 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 Morgan Hill Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Morgan Hill Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Morgan Hill Gold in real homes
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Morgan Hill 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 5.8
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.7
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 11.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Morgan Hill Gold questions
What undertone does Morgan Hill Gold have?
Morgan Hill Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Morgan Hill Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Morgan Hill Gold a light or dark color?
Morgan Hill Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 39.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Morgan Hill Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Morgan Hill Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 9.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Morgan Hill Gold?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Morgan Hill Gold's undertone.
Where does Morgan Hill Gold work best?
Morgan Hill Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 39, Morgan Hill Gold absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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