# Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dorset-gold-hc-8](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dorset-gold-hc-8)

Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold HC-8 is a warm, muted golden yellow with a soft ochre cast rather than a bright, sunny intensity. Its medium-light depth gives walls noticeable color while keeping the overall effect grounded and earthy. In daylight, Dorset Gold can read as a mellow honey tone, while evening light tends to bring out its richer amber-brown side. It suits dining rooms, entryways, and kitchens, especially alongside creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, or aged wood finishes. Pair it with linen upholstery, warm brass, terracotta tile, or walnut furniture to emphasize its natural warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Dorset Gold
- **Color code:** HC-8
- **HEX:** #DDB673
- **RGB:** 221, 182, 115
- **LRV:** 49.04%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 38° Saturation: 47.96% Value: 86.67%
- **HSL:** hsl(38, 61, 66)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.65 Yellow: 47.96 Key: 13.33
- **YIQ:** Y: 186.023 I: 44.77 Q: -12.6
- **XYZ:** X: 49.643 Y: 50.069 Z: 23.264
- **CIE Lab:** L:76.111 a:5.632 b:39.247
- **CIE Luv:** L:76.111 u:29.962 v:48.817
- **Decimal:** 14530163
- **Hunter Lab:** 70.759, 1.403, 30.038

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr English Custard](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-english-custard)
- [Benjamin Moore Hathaway Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hathaway-gold-194)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarnished Trumpet](https://plan-home.com/color/tarnished-trumpet-sw-9026)
- [Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-roasted-sesame-seed-2160-40)
- [Behr Gilded](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gilded)
- [Benjamin Moore Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cork-2153-40)
- [Behr Mustard Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mustard-field)
- [Behr Pyramid Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pyramid-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-ochre-cw-375)
- [Behr Charismatic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charismatic)
- [Behr Dried Chamomile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dried-chamomile)
- [Behr Celebration](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-celebration)
- [Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-york-harbor-yellow-2154-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-eye-of-the-tiger-188)
- [Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stuart-gold-hc-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Walk on the Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-walk-on-the-beachreg-csp-975)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Behr Beehive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beehive)
- [Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chestertown-buff-hc-9)
- [Behr Inheritance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-inheritance)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Monarch Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-monarch-gold-1109)
- [Benjamin Moore Sweeney Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sweeney-yellow-cw-370)
- [Benjamin Moore Yellow Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-yellow-bisque-220)
- [Benjamin Moore Warm & Toasty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-warm-toastyreg-csp-915)
- [Benjamin Moore Sundial](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sundial-1100)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Buttercup](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-buttercup-2154-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Spicy Mustard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spicy-mustard-2154-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Glowing Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-glowing-umber-182)
- [Benjamin Moore Apple Crisp](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-apple-crisp-2159-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Bryant Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bryant-gold-hc-7)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sea Reflections](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sea-reflections-1664)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Viola](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-viola-1424)
- [Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mozart-blue-1665)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Blue Jeans](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-blue-jeans-839)
- [Benjamin Moore Deep Royal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-deep-royal-2061-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Nova](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-nova-825)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-navy-2063-10)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-8

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.