Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom CSP-980
| Official page: | Gilded Ballroom CSP-980 |
| Code: | CSP-980 |
| Name: | Gilded Ballroom |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom?
Step into luxury with Benjamin Moore CSP-980, also known as Gilded Ballroom. This warm and inviting hue exudes elegance and sophistication, creating a rich ambiance in any space. Pair Gilded Ballroom with crisp white trim and accents in shades of CSP-980 to bring out its golden undertones. For a modern twist, combine this color with deep navy blues or rich emerald greens for a glamorous look that will make your room feel like a lavish escape. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accent pieces, Benjamin Moore CSP-980 Gilded Ballroom is sure to elevate your space to new heights of opulence.
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What are Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom undertones?
Gilded Ballroom has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#BB9D61
RGB code:
187, 157, 97
Is Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom CSP-980 cool or warm?
At 40° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
CSP-980 Gilded Ballroom HSL code: 40, 40%, 56%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Gilded Ballroom
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Gilded Ballroom:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
CSP-980
Gilded Ballroom
Darker shades
CSP-980
Gilded Ballroom
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Gilded Ballroom with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Gilded Ballroom
Gilded Ballroom has an LRV of 34.8% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 34.8%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #BB9D61 | |
| RGB Decimal | 187, 157, 97 | |
| RGB Percent | 73.33%, 61.57%, 38.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 48.13% Value: 73.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 40, 56) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 16.04 Yellow: 48.13 Key: 26.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 159.13 I: 37.158 Q: -12.326 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.709 Y: 35.544 Z: 16.338 | |
| CIE Lab | L:66.17 a:3.207 b:35.393 | |
| CIE Luv | L:66.17 u:23.418 v:43.208 | |
| Decimal | 12295521 | |
| Hunter Lab | 59.618, -0.412, 25.485 |
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