# Benjamin Moore Livingston Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-livingston-gold-hc-16](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-livingston-gold-hc-16)

Benjamin Moore Livingston Gold HC-16 is a muted golden tan with an earthy, slightly olive cast that keeps it from reading bright or yellow-heavy. Its medium depth gives it enough presence for a dining room, entry, or study without making the walls feel overly dark. In warm artificial light, Livingston Gold tends to show more of its honeyed gold character, while cooler daylight can bring out its quieter khaki-brown side. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, charcoal accents, and natural woods such as walnut or oak. This shade is especially effective on full walls or cabinetry when balanced with matte black hardware, aged brass, linen, or woven textures.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Livingston Gold
- **Color code:** HC-16
- **HEX:** #A08B5F
- **RGB:** 160, 139, 95
- **LRV:** 26.02%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 41° Saturation: 40.62% Value: 62.75%
- **HSL:** hsl(41, 25, 50)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.13 Yellow: 40.62 Key: 37.25
- **YIQ:** Y: 140.263 I: 26.653 Q: -9.251
- **XYZ:** X: 25.796 Y: 26.766 Z: 14.631
- **CIE Lab:** L:58.757 a:1.494 b:26.452
- **CIE Luv:** L:58.757 u:16.155 v:32.786
- **Decimal:** 10521439
- **Hunter Lab:** 51.736, -1.537, 19.448

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Garden Salt Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garden-salt-green)
- [Benjamin Moore Green Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-green-tea-236)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodstock Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodstock-tan-hc-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Thyme](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thyme-2148-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Seville Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seville-tan-251)
- [Sherwin Williams Tangled Twine](https://plan-home.com/color/tangled-twine-sw-9538)
- [Sherwin Williams Rattan Palm](https://plan-home.com/color/rattan-palm-sw-9533)
- [Benjamin Moore Ivy League](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ivy-league-516)
- [Behr Keemun](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-keemun)
- [Benjamin Moore Mystic Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mystic-gold-hc-37)
- [Benjamin Moore Everard Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-everard-gold-cw-435)
- [Sherwin Williams Peristyle Brass](https://plan-home.com/color/peristyle-brass-sw-0043)
- [Benjamin Moore Scarecrow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-scarecrow-1041)
- [Behr Dash Of Oregano](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dash-of-oregano)
- [Behr Brazilian Citrine](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-brazilian-citrine)
- [Behr Eco Green](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-eco-green)
- [Behr Trinket Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-trinket-gold)
- [Sherwin Williams Renwick Olive](https://plan-home.com/color/renwick-olive-sw-2815)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Suede](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-suede-sw-2842)
- [Benjamin Moore Byzantine Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-byzantine-gold-1099)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Northampton Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northampton-putty-hc-89)
- [Benjamin Moore Wicker Basket](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wicker-basket-csp-255)
- [Benjamin Moore Green Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-green-tea-236)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodstock Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodstock-tan-hc-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Baby Turtle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baby-turtle-515)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Silken Moss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silken-moss-237)
- [Benjamin Moore Aged Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aged-bronze-231)
- [Benjamin Moore Urban Legend](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-urban-legend-238)
- [Benjamin Moore Norwich Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-norwich-brown-hc-19)
- [Benjamin Moore Tamarind](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tamarind-af-120)

## 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/HC-16

## 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.