ColorplanBenjamin Moore Scrivener Gold (CW-430) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 36.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B79F6D |
| RGB | 183, 159, 109 |
| HSL | 41°, 34%, 57% |
About Scrivener Gold
Scrivener Gold (CW-430) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 36, Scrivener 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 Scrivener 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Blair Gold (HC-22), it's darker.
How Scrivener Gold changes with the light
Scrivener 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
Scrivener Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Scrivener 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 Scrivener Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Scrivener Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Scrivener Gold in real homes
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Scrivener 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 6.7
Also close: Latte (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.5
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Scrivener Gold questions
What undertone does Scrivener Gold have?
Scrivener Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Scrivener Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Scrivener Gold a light or dark color?
Scrivener Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 36.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Scrivener 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 Scrivener Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Scrivener Gold?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Scrivener Gold's undertone.
Where does Scrivener Gold work best?
Scrivener Gold works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 36, Scrivener 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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