ColorplanBenjamin Moore Westminster Gold (200) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 63. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674), Farrow & Ball Yellow Ground (No.218) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 62.6 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E7CD8D |
| RGB | 231, 205, 141 |
| HSL | 43°, 65%, 73% |
About Westminster Gold
Westminster Gold (200) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 63, Westminster Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Westminster 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. It's very close to Concord Ivory (HC-12); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Westminster Gold changes with the light
Westminster 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
Westminster Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Westminster 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 Westminster Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Westminster Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Westminster Gold in real homes
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Westminster 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.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.1
Also close: Citron (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Westminster Gold questions
What undertone does Westminster Gold have?
Westminster Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Westminster Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Westminster Gold a light or dark color?
Westminster Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 63, Westminster Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Westminster Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (close, ΔE 3.4); Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground No.218 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Westminster Gold?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Westminster Gold's undertone.
Where does Westminster Gold work best?
Westminster Gold works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 63, Westminster Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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