Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8
| Official color page: | Dorset Gold HC-8 |
| Color code: | HC-8 |
| Color name: | Dorset Gold |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold?
Step into a world of warmth and sophistication with Benjamin Moore's HC-8 Dorset Gold. This rich and inviting hue casts rooms in a golden glow, creating a feeling of luxury and comfort. Dorset Gold is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to living rooms, dining rooms, or even home offices. Embrace timeless style and create a space that exudes both charm and character with Dorset Gold. Elevate your interiors with this radiant color that brings a touch of sunshine to any room.
What are Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold undertones?
Red is Benjamin Moore Dorset 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:
#DDB673
RGB code:
221, 182, 115
Is Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 38° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
HC-8 Dorset Gold HSL code: 38, 61%, 66%
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 Dorset Gold:
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
Benjamin Moore HC-8 Dorset Gold
Darker shades
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
Dorset Gold HC-8 vs Stuart Gold HC-10
Unsure what shade you should go with? We'll compare the two to help you find the perfect shade for your room.
LRV: 49.04%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.74%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm