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Pan for Gold

Often used for its versatile qualities, Pan for Gold remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#ECB35D

LRV

47.63

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Light Reflectance Value
47.63
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Bold VibrantBrightCharming
UseInterior Only

Coordinating Colors

Country Life
Pan for Gold
Country Life vs Pan for Gold
Country Life
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Country Life
1490 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

At LRV 48 vs 16, Pan for Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Chelsea Gray
Pan for Gold
Chelsea Gray vs Pan for Gold
Chelsea Gray
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Chelsea Gray
HC-168 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Pan for Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 23), opening up a space where Chelsea Gray encloses it.

Pan for Gold
Snowfall White
Pan for Gold vs Snowfall White
Pan for Gold
Snowfall White
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Snowfall White
OC-118 · LRV 90

At LRV 90 vs 48, Snowfall White is decisively the brighter choice.

Acadia White
Pan for Gold
Acadia White vs Pan for Gold
Acadia White
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Acadia White
OC-38 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

At LRV 83 vs 48, Acadia White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Pan for Gold
Sunflower Fields
Pan for Gold vs Sunflower Fields
Pan for Gold
Sunflower Fields
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Sunflower Fields
174 · LRV 49

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 49 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Corn Husk
Pan for Gold
Corn Husk vs Pan for Gold
Corn Husk
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Corn Husk
307 · LRV 53
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Corn Husk reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Glen Ridge Gold
Pan for Gold
Glen Ridge Gold vs Pan for Gold
Glen Ridge Gold
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Glen Ridge Gold
301 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 45), so neither reads brighter in a room.

August Morning
Pan for Gold
August Morning vs Pan for Gold
August Morning
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
August Morning
2156-40 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Blue Jean
Pan for Gold
Blue Jean vs Pan for Gold
Blue Jean
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Blue Jean
2062-50 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

A 4-point LRV gap (48 vs 43) makes Pan for Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Pan for Gold
San Francisco Bay
Pan for Gold vs San Francisco Bay
Pan for Gold
San Francisco Bay
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
San Francisco Bay
802 · LRV 38

Pan for Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pan for Gold
Starry Night Blue
Pan for Gold vs Starry Night Blue
Pan for Gold
Starry Night Blue
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Starry Night Blue
2067-20 · LRV 8

At LRV 48 vs 8, Pan for Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Pan for Gold
Victorian Trim
Pan for Gold vs Victorian Trim
Pan for Gold
Victorian Trim
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Victorian Trim
2068-50 · LRV 46

With LRVs of 48 and 46, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pan for Gold
Santa Monica Blue
Pan for Gold vs Santa Monica Blue
Pan for Gold
Santa Monica Blue
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Santa Monica Blue
776 · LRV 16

Pan for Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 16), opening up a space where Santa Monica Blue encloses it.

Finley Blue
Pan for Gold
Finley Blue vs Pan for Gold
Finley Blue
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Finley Blue
CW-620 · LRV 22
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

At LRV 48 vs 22, Pan for Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Chicago Blues
Pan for Gold
Chicago Blues vs Pan for Gold
Chicago Blues
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Chicago Blues
804 · LRV 18
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Pan for Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 18), opening up a space where Chicago Blues encloses it.

Lighter Colors

August Morning
Pan for Gold
August Morning vs Pan for Gold
August Morning
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
August Morning
2156-40 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Glowing Apricot
Pan for Gold
Glowing Apricot vs Pan for Gold
Glowing Apricot
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Glowing Apricot
165 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Glowing Apricot reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 48), opening up a space where Pan for Gold encloses it.

Moir Gold
Pan for Gold
Moir Gold vs Pan for Gold
Moir Gold
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Moir Gold
CW-280 · LRV 63
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

At LRV 63 vs 48, Moir Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Pan for Gold
Soft Marigold
Pan for Gold vs Soft Marigold
Pan for Gold
Soft Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Soft Marigold
160 · LRV 53

A 6-point LRV gap (53 vs 48) makes Soft Marigold the marginally brighter of the two.

Beverly Hills
Pan for Gold
Beverly Hills vs Pan for Gold
Beverly Hills
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Beverly Hills
180 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

A 12-point LRV gap (59 vs 48) makes Beverly Hills the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Golden Vista
Pan for Gold
Golden Vista vs Pan for Gold
Golden Vista
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Golden Vista
308 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

Pan for Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pan for Gold
Yellow Marigold
Pan for Gold vs Yellow Marigold
Pan for Gold
Yellow Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Yellow Marigold
2155-30 · LRV 42

A 5-point LRV gap (48 vs 42) makes Pan for Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Luminous Days
Pan for Gold
Luminous Days vs Pan for Gold
Luminous Days
Pan for Gold
Benjamin Moore
Luminous Days
300 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Pan for Gold
181 · LRV 48

A 5-point LRV gap (52 vs 48) makes Luminous Days the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#ECB35D
RGB236, 179, 93
HSL36° 79% 65%
CMYK0 24 61 7
CIE LabL: 76.6 a: 11.6 b: 51.1
XYZX: 0.53 Y: 0.51 Z: 0.17