# Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grecian-gold-224](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grecian-gold-224)

Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold 224 is a muted golden ochre with an earthy brown cast that keeps it grounded rather than bright. Its medium depth gives walls noticeable color while still feeling softer than a saturated mustard. In warm daylight, this shade can read more honeyed and golden; under cooler or dimmer light, its brown undertone becomes more apparent. It suits dining rooms, studies, entryways, or painted cabinetry paired with warm white trim, deep olive accents, and natural oak or walnut. Brass hardware, aged leather, and linen in cream or flax complement its restrained, antique-gold character.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Grecian Gold
- **Color code:** 224
- **HEX:** #9E8249
- **RGB:** 158, 130, 73
- **LRV:** 22.66%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 40° Saturation: 53.8% Value: 61.96%
- **HSL:** hsl(40, 37, 45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.72 Yellow: 53.8 Key: 38.04
- **YIQ:** Y: 131.874 I: 35.002 Q: -11.815
- **XYZ:** X: 23.287 Y: 23.717 Z: 9.653
- **CIE Lab:** L:55.803 a:3.371 b:34.62
- **CIE Luv:** L:55.803 u:22.099 v:39.777
- **Decimal:** 10388041
- **Hunter Lab:** 48.7, 0.128, 22.338

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Brazen](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brazen-259)
- [Sherwin Williams Grandiose](https://plan-home.com/color/grandiose-sw-6404)
- [Sherwin Williams Brassy](https://plan-home.com/color/brassy-sw-6410)
- [Behr Gold Ink](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gold-ink)
- [Benjamin Moore Mustard Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-olive-2151-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Thyme](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thyme-2148-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Olivetone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-olivetone-252)
- [Benjamin Moore Seville Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seville-tan-251)
- [Sherwin Williams Fervent Brass](https://plan-home.com/color/fervent-brass-sw-6405)
- [Behr Persian Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-persian-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Dragonwell](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dragonwell-csp-930)
- [Behr Thai Curry](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-thai-curry)
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Coffee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-coffee-csp-985)
- [Benjamin Moore Corduroy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-corduroy-2153-20)
- [Behr Lavish Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lavish-gold)
- [Behr Lucky Bamboo](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lucky-bamboo)
- [Behr Indian Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-indian-spice)
- [Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mystic-gold-hc-37)
- [Benjamin Moore Medieval Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-medieval-gold-2152-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Nankeen](https://plan-home.com/color/nankeen-sw-6397)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Seville Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seville-tan-251)
- [Benjamin Moore Baked Cumin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baked-cumin-1062)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-almond-1098)
- [Benjamin Moore Scrivener Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-scrivener-gold-cw-430)
- [Benjamin Moore Fresh Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fresh-olive-2149-30)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Marshmallow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-marshmallow-1049)
- [Benjamin Moore Foot Hills](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-foot-hills-2148-10)

## 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/224

## 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.