ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spice Gold (1040) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Basket Beige (SW 6143), Farrow & Ball Biscuit (No.38) and Behr Harvest Brown (710D-4). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 38.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BCA47E |
| RGB | 188, 164, 126 |
| HSL | 37°, 32%, 62% |
About Spice Gold
Spice Gold (1040) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 39, Spice 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 Spice 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 Decatur Buff (HC-38), it's cooler.
How Spice Gold changes with the light
Spice 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
Spice Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Spice 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 Spice Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Spice Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Spice Gold in real homes
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Spice 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.
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Spice Gold questions
What undertone does Spice Gold have?
Spice Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Spice Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Spice Gold a light or dark color?
Spice Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Spice 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 Spice Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Biscuit No.38 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spice Gold?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Spice Gold's undertone.
Where does Spice Gold work best?
Spice Gold works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 39, Spice 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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