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Benjamin MooreCW-395

Governors Gold

Governors Gold is a versatile and reflective Yellow from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 1 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#EFD596

LRV

65.87

Light Reflectance Value
65.87
Light
UseInterior & Exterior

Governors Gold in Real Rooms

Governors Gold has a high LRV of 65.87 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a misc.

1 Misc Photo

Observe the use of Governors Gold on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

Benjamin Moore Governor's Gold wall paint review

Benjamin Moore Governor's Gold wall paint review

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Coordinating Colors

Color Codes

HEX#EFD596
RGB239, 213, 150
HSL42° 74% 76%
CMYK0 11 37 6
CIE LabL: 86.1 a: 0.3 b: 34.5
XYZX: 0.65 Y: 0.68 Z: 0.39
1 Scenarios: See Benjamin Moore Governors Gold CW-395 on the Wall