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Golden Bark

We've categorized Golden Bark as a versatile Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 2 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#96722E

LRV

18.99

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Light Reflectance Value
18.99
Dark
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Grounding
UseInterior Only
Collection

Golden Bark in Real Rooms

Golden Bark has a medium LRV of 18.99 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc.

2 Misc Photos

These examples of Golden Bark in transitional spaces—like entryways or landings—show how the color can act as a "thread" that ties the upper and lower floors of a house together into one cohesive story.

Benjamin Moore Golden Bark wall paint picture

Walls painted Golden Bark warm the entire room with earthy tone.

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Benjamin Moore Golden Bark wall paint

Golden Bark wall color brings natural warmth to the space.

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Coordinating Colors

Golden Bark
Gray Mist
Golden Bark vs Gray Mist
Golden Bark
Gray Mist
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Gray Mist
OC-30 · LRV 73

Gray Mist reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 19), opening up a space where Golden Bark encloses it.

Golden Bark
Gray
Golden Bark vs Gray
Golden Bark
Gray
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Gray
2121-10 · LRV 12

Golden Bark reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Golden Bark
Vanilla Ice Cream
Golden Bark vs Vanilla Ice Cream
Golden Bark
Vanilla Ice Cream
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Vanilla Ice Cream
2154-70 · LRV 87

At LRV 87 vs 19, Vanilla Ice Cream is decisively the brighter choice.

French Press
Golden Bark
French Press vs Golden Bark
French Press
Golden Bark
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French Press
AF-170 · LRV 10
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

A 9-point LRV gap (19 vs 10) makes Golden Bark the marginally brighter of the two.

Similar Colors

Corduroy
Golden Bark
Corduroy vs Golden Bark
Corduroy
Golden Bark
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Corduroy
2153-20 · LRV 22
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Golden Bark
Toasted Marshmallow
Golden Bark vs Toasted Marshmallow
Golden Bark
Toasted Marshmallow
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Toasted Marshmallow
1049 · LRV 17

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 17), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Camel
Golden Bark
Camel vs Golden Bark
Camel
Golden Bark
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Camel
2165-10 · LRV 21
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Golden Bark
Warm Tan
Golden Bark vs Warm Tan
Golden Bark
Warm Tan
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Warm Tan
2162-30 · LRV 19

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Golden Bark
Wild Blue Yonder
Golden Bark vs Wild Blue Yonder
Golden Bark
Wild Blue Yonder
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Wild Blue Yonder
CSP-620 · LRV 27

A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Wild Blue Yonder the marginally brighter of the two.

Brush Blue
Golden Bark
Brush Blue vs Golden Bark
Brush Blue
Golden Bark
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Brush Blue
CW-675 · LRV 10
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

A 9-point LRV gap (19 vs 10) makes Golden Bark the marginally brighter of the two.

Golden Bark
Manor Blue
Golden Bark vs Manor Blue
Golden Bark
Manor Blue
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Manor Blue
1627 · LRV 47

At LRV 47 vs 19, Manor Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Note
Golden Bark
Blue Note vs Golden Bark
Blue Note
Golden Bark
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Blue Note
2129-30 · LRV 9
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

Golden Bark reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Golden Bark
Oxford Gray
Golden Bark vs Oxford Gray
Golden Bark
Oxford Gray
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Oxford Gray
2128-40 · LRV 29

A 10-point LRV gap (29 vs 19) makes Oxford Gray the marginally brighter of the two.

Flower Box
Golden Bark
Flower Box vs Golden Bark
Flower Box
Golden Bark
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Flower Box
CSP-530 · LRV 29
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

A 10-point LRV gap (29 vs 19) makes Flower Box the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Caramel Corn
Golden Bark
Caramel Corn vs Golden Bark
Caramel Corn
Golden Bark
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Caramel Corn
2160-10 · LRV 25
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

Caramel Corn reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Corduroy
Golden Bark
Corduroy vs Golden Bark
Corduroy
Golden Bark
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Corduroy
2153-20 · LRV 22
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

With LRVs of 22 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dash of Curry
Golden Bark
Dash of Curry vs Golden Bark
Dash of Curry
Golden Bark
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Dash of Curry
2159-10 · LRV 29
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

Dash of Curry reads slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 19), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Golden Bark
Yellow Oxide
Golden Bark vs Yellow Oxide
Golden Bark
Yellow Oxide
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19
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Yellow Oxide
2154-10 · LRV 30

A 11-point LRV gap (30 vs 19) makes Yellow Oxide the marginally brighter of the two.

Fields of Gold
Golden Bark
Fields of Gold vs Golden Bark
Fields of Gold
Golden Bark
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Fields of Gold
203 · LRV 35
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Golden Bark
2153-10 · LRV 19

Fields of Gold reflects far more light (LRV 35 vs 19), opening up a space where Golden Bark encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#96722E
RGB150, 114, 46
HSL39° 53% 38%
CMYK0 24 69 41
CIE LabL: 50.4 a: 6.8 b: 41.9
XYZX: 0.19 Y: 0.19 Z: 0.05