# Benjamin Moore El Sereno Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-el-sereno-gold-223](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-el-sereno-gold-223)

Benjamin Moore El Sereno Gold 223 is a muted golden ochre with a warm, earthy cast. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading like a bright yellow, giving it enough depth for larger wall areas in dining rooms, kitchens, or sunlit hallways. In strong natural light, the gold tones appear clearer, while evening lighting can bring out its more subdued tan-brown side. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, warm wood cabinetry, and aged brass for a layered palette. This shade can also add grounded color to a front door or built-in cabinetry without becoming overly bold.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** El Sereno Gold
- **Color code:** 223
- **HEX:** #B9995B
- **RGB:** 185, 153, 91
- **LRV:** 32.61%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 40° Saturation: 50.81% Value: 72.55%
- **HSL:** hsl(40, 40, 54)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.3 Yellow: 50.81 Key: 27.45
- **YIQ:** Y: 155.5 I: 38.992 Q: -12.525
- **XYZ:** X: 33.288 Y: 33.854 Z: 14.676
- **CIE Lab:** L:64.846 a:3.966 b:36.846
- **CIE Luv:** L:64.846 u:25.057 v:44.159
- **Decimal:** 12163419
- **Hunter Lab:** 58.184, 0.301, 25.774

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gilded-ballroom-csp-980)
- [Sherwin Williams Escapade Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/escapade-gold-sw-6403)
- [Benjamin Moore Millington Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-millington-gold-hc-13)
- [Benjamin Moore Palace Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palace-ochre-cw-425)
- [Benjamin Moore Acorn Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-acorn-squash-258)
- [Benjamin Moore Porter Ridge Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-porter-ridge-tan-250)
- [Sherwin Williams Edgy Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/edgy-gold-sw-6409)
- [Behr Tangy Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-tangy-green)
- [Sherwin Williams Rustic City](https://plan-home.com/color/rustic-city-sw-7699)
- [Benjamin Moore French Horn](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-horn-195)
- [Benjamin Moore Leap of Faith](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-leap-of-faith-210)
- [Benjamin Moore Egyptian Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-egyptian-sand-266)
- [Behr Ginger Jar](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ginger-jar)
- [Benjamin Moore Kurkuma](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kurkuma-af-350)
- [Sherwin Williams Different Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/different-gold-sw-6396)
- [Benjamin Moore Autumn Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-autumn-gold-2152-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coffeehouse-ochre-cw-385)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-bronze-217)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-almond-1098)
- [Behr Brazilian Citrine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brazilian-citrine)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Blair Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blair-gold-hc-22)
- [Benjamin Moore Simple Pleasures](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-simple-pleasures-1097)
- [Benjamin Moore Shelburne Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shelburne-buff-hc-28)
- [Benjamin Moore Avant Garde](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-avant-garde-272)
- [Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shakespeare-tan-228)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grecian-gold-224)
- [Benjamin Moore Brazen](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brazen-259)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Chalice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-chalice-2151-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Acorn Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-acorn-squash-258)
- [Benjamin Moore Mustard Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-olive-2151-10)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/223

## 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.