ColorplanBenjamin Moore Old Gold (167) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 45. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70). 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 | 44.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E1A863 |
| RGB | 225, 168, 99 |
| HSL | 33°, 68%, 64% |
About Old Gold
Old Gold (167) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 45, Old Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old 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 Gamboge (CW-285), it's darker and warmer.
How Old Gold changes with the light
Old 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
Old Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Old 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 Old Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Old Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Old Gold in real homes
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Old 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 5.7
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 10.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.6
Also close: Canyon Dusk (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Old Gold questions
What undertone does Old Gold have?
Old Gold has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Old Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Old Gold a light or dark color?
Old Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 44.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 45, Old Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Old Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (close, ΔE 2.7); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (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 Old Gold?
Try Ambrosia (893) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Old Gold's undertone.
Where does Old Gold work best?
Old Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 45, Old Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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