Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18 paint color swatch — hex #DACA9C, LRV 57.78Color shown is a digital approximation. Always test a physical sample.
Benjamin Moore

Adams Gold

HC-18 by Benjamin Moore

Hex #DACA9C · LRV 57.78 · warm yellow

How popular is Adams Gold?

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About Adams Gold

Adams Gold is a bright, medium-light yellow with warm yellow undertones. This warm shade has an LRV of 57.78 and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for smaller spaces or rooms with limited natural light.

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The nearest Benjamin Moore colors with the same hue and saturation as Adams Gold, a visible step lighter or darker.

Color Specifications

Name
Adams Gold
Code
HC-18
Hex
#DACA9C
RGB
218, 202, 156
HSL
45, 46%, 73%
CMYK
0, 7, 28, 15Approximate — screen to print
Lab
81.6, -1.4, 25.0
CSS
--benjamin-moore-adams-gold
LRV
57.78 (Light)
0 · Dark100 · Light
Undertone
Warm Yellow
Temperature
warm
Family
yellow
Interior
Yes
Exterior
No
Finishes
flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
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