Benjamin Moore Old Gold 167

What are Benjamin Moore Old Gold undertones?

The undertone of Old Gold can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Old Gold 167 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

167 Old Gold HSL code: 33, 68%, 64%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Old Gold

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Old Gold:

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

167
Old Gold

• 186
  Harvest Time

  

• 117
  Persian Melon

  

• 2166-40
  Soft Pumpkin

  

• HC-52
  Ansonia Peach

  

• 188
  Eye of the Tiger

  

Darker shades

167
Old Gold

• 2156-30
  Jack O'Lantern

  

• 175
  Mayan Gold

  

• 2156-20
  Pumpkin Blush

  

• 161
  Brilliant Amber

  

• CSP-1110
  14 Carrots

  

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 Old Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Mediterranean Sky and Sheer Bliss.

167
Old Gold

• 1662
  Mediterranean Sky

  

• CSP-545
  Sheer Bliss

  

• 837
  Sheer Romance

  

• 827
  Lake Placid

  

• 829
  Sunrise

  

• 1430
  Spring Flowers

  

• HC-153
  Marlboro Blue

  

LRV of Old Gold

Old Gold has an LRV of 42.78% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#E1A863
RGB Decimal	225, 168, 99
RGB Percent	88.24%, 65.88%, 38.82%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 56.0% Value: 88.24%
HSL	hsl(33, 68, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.33 Yellow: 56.0 Key: 11.76
YIQ	Y: 177.177 I: 56.139 Q: -9.415
XYZ	X: 47.308 Y: 44.917 Z: 17.979
CIE Lab	L:72.837 a:13.331 b:43.444
CIE Luv	L:72.837 u:43.871 v:50.45
Decimal	14788707
Hunter Lab	67.02, 8.715, 31.009