Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18

Let’s dive into a full Adams Gold paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful HC-18. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Adams Gold HC-18
Color code:HC-18
Color name:Adams Gold
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Adams Gold for living room

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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow color shade can create a unique space

What are Benjamin Moore Adams Gold undertones?

Yellow is Benjamin Moore Adams Gold undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#DACA9C

RGB code:

218, 202, 156

Is Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 45° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-18 Adams Gold HSL code: 45, 46%, 73%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Adams Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Adams Gold HC-18 vs Straw Hat 270

We'll help you determine which of these shades will work best in your space.

Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18 vs Benjamin Moore Straw Hat 270Open Adams Gold HC-18
LRV: 57.78%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 57.12%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Adams Gold HC-18 vs Morning Walk CSP-880

Are you torn between these two hues? Let's dive in and see which is the best fit for your home.

Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18 vs Benjamin Moore Morning Walk CSP-880Open Adams Gold HC-18
LRV: 57.78%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 59.4%
Light color
Temperature: warm