ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wythe Gold (CW-420) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Ciara Yellow (No.73) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Collector's Item (AF-45).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 51.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D4BC7F |
| RGB | 212, 188, 127 |
| HSL | 43°, 50%, 66% |
About Wythe Gold
Wythe Gold (CW-420) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 51, Wythe Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wythe 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Sulfur Yellow (2151-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wythe Gold changes with the light
Wythe 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
Wythe Gold's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wythe 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 Wythe Gold can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wythe Gold will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wythe Gold in real homes
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Wythe 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 6.9
Also close: Jonquil (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Sudbury Yellow (ΔE 3.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wythe Gold questions
What undertone does Wythe Gold have?
Wythe Gold has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wythe Gold's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wythe Gold a light or dark color?
Wythe Gold has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Wythe Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Wythe Gold in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Ciara Yellow No.73 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (very close, ΔE 2.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wythe Gold?
Try Collector's Item (AF-45) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wythe Gold's undertone.
Where does Wythe Gold work best?
Wythe Gold works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Wythe Gold has visible color without darkening a room much.
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