ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pan for Gold (181) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Orangery (No.70). For trim, try Parchment (OC-78).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 50.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #ECB35D |
| RGB | 236, 179, 93 |
| HSL | 36°, 79%, 65% |
About Pan for Gold
Pan for Gold (181) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 51, Pan for Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pan for 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 Sunflower Fields (174), it's cooler and more muted.
How Pan for Gold changes with the light
Pan for 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
Pan for Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pan for 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 Pan for Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pan for Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pan for Gold in real homes
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Pan for 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 7.1
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.7
Also close: Print Room Yellow (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pan for Gold questions
What undertone does Pan for Gold have?
Pan for Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pan for Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pan for Gold a light or dark color?
Pan for Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 50.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Pan for Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Pan for Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.1); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (close, ΔE 3.7); Behr: Lemon Sorbet 330B-6 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pan for Gold?
Try Parchment (OC-78) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pan for Gold's undertone.
Where does Pan for Gold work best?
Pan for Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 51, Pan for Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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