Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 paint color review
What does the color Dorset Gold HC-8 look like in real spaces? Browse through a full Dorset Gold paint color review. Take a look at interior and exterior used this shade on living room walls, bedroom and kitchen cabinets. Accent walls, color zoning and trim colors go with Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8.
Color code:
HC-8
Color name:
Dorset Gold
Brand:
Benjamin Moore
LRV of Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold
Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 has an LRV of 49.04% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).
What are Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold undertones?
Red is Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold undertone color.
HEX value
HEX value:
#DDB673
RGB code:
221, 182, 115
Is Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 cool or warm?
Benjamin Moore HC-8 Dorset Gold is warm color 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.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold:
HC-8 Dorset Gold
monochromatic color scheme
A monochromatic color scheme is a color palette that consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. This means using variations of one hue, such as different shades of blue, green, or red, to create a harmonious and cohesive look.
Lighter shades
Benjamin Moore HC-8 Dorset Gold
Darker shades
HC-8 Dorset Gold
complementary color scheme
A complementary color scheme is a color combination that uses two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel, such as red and green, blue and orange, or yellow and purple. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold vs Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold
Trying to decide between Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 and Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold HC-10? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.
