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Stuart Gold

With a focus on versatile tones, Stuart Gold (HC-10) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 19 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#DEB866

LRV

47.74

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Light Reflectance Value
47.74
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Stuart Gold in Real Rooms

Stuart Gold has a medium-high LRV of 47.74 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 house, living room, kitchen cabinets, misc, bathroom and dining room.

2 House Photos

In suburban environments, Stuart Gold provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold house exterior makeover

Warm exterior siding in Stuart Gold welcomes visitors with golden charm.

@shriver.peinture

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold exterior color

Golden Stuart Gold paint transforms the house's curb appeal instantly.

@poplarinteriors

6 Living Room Photos

In a living room, Stuart Gold acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold living room photo

Golden walls in Stuart Gold create an inviting, sophisticated living room.

@goodmorningtonboys

6 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Stuart Gold cabinets paired with a matching backsplash create a "monolith" look that is incredibly popular in contemporary design. It's a bold, seamless approach that makes the kitchen feel integrated into the home's overall architecture.

Benjamin Moore HC-10 kitchen cabinets

Warm cabinetry in Stuart Gold brings timeless elegance to this kitchen.

@poplarinteriors

3 Misc Photos

In walk-in closets or pantries, Stuart Gold provides a dark, sophisticated backdrop that makes your belongings look organized and curated. It turns a storage space into a boutique-like experience every time you open the door.

Benjamin Moore HC-10 wall paint review

Golden wall surfaces in Stuart Gold bring timeless warmth throughout.

@esspaint

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold wall paint review

Warm Stuart Gold walls establish an elegant, sophisticated interior setting.

@esspaint

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold wall paint

Golden Stuart Gold walls transform any room with lasting, classic appeal.

@schlagzeug_usw

1 Bathroom Photo

Using Stuart Gold on a bathroom vanity is a clever way to introduce color without painting the walls. It creates a sophisticated anchor for the room, especially when topped with a thick white quartz or a contrasting dark stone.

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold bathroom vanity color

Soft bathroom vanity in Stuart Gold adds golden warmth and style.

@shillingtonarch

1 Dining Room Photo

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Stuart Gold, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold dining room photo

Warm dining room walls in Stuart Gold enhance intimate gatherings beautifully.

@spoon_moss

Coordinating Colors

Simply White
Stuart Gold
Simply White vs Stuart Gold
Simply White
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Simply White
OC-117 · LRV 90
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

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

Stuart Gold
Wenge
Stuart Gold vs Wenge
Stuart Gold
Wenge
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Wenge
AF-180 · LRV 5

Stuart Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 5), opening up a space where Wenge encloses it.

Hepplewhite Ivory
Stuart Gold
Hepplewhite Ivory vs Stuart Gold
Hepplewhite Ivory
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Hepplewhite Ivory
HC-36 · LRV 75
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

At LRV 75 vs 48, Hepplewhite Ivory is decisively the brighter choice.

Milkyway
Stuart Gold
Milkyway vs Stuart Gold
Milkyway
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Milkyway
OC-110 · LRV 86
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

At LRV 86 vs 48, Milkyway is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Buena Vista Gold
Stuart Gold
Buena Vista Gold vs Stuart Gold
Buena Vista Gold
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Buena Vista Gold
209 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 49 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Stuart Gold
Yin Yang
Stuart Gold vs Yin Yang
Stuart Gold
Yin Yang
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Yin Yang
824 · LRV 23

At LRV 48 vs 23, Stuart Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Stuart Gold
Wizard
Stuart Gold vs Wizard
Stuart Gold
Wizard
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Wizard
CC-966 · LRV 8

Stuart Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 8), opening up a space where Wizard encloses it.

Softened Violet
Stuart Gold
Softened Violet vs Stuart Gold
Softened Violet
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

Stuart Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 27), opening up a space where Softened Violet encloses it.

Colonial Blue
Stuart Gold
Colonial Blue vs Stuart Gold
Colonial Blue
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Colonial Blue
1677 · LRV 35
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

Stuart Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 35), opening up a space where Colonial Blue encloses it.

Porcelain Glaze
Stuart Gold
Porcelain Glaze vs Stuart Gold
Porcelain Glaze
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Porcelain Glaze
CSP-550 · LRV 43
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

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

Freesia
Stuart Gold
Freesia vs Stuart Gold
Freesia
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Freesia
1432 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 48 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Fancy Pants
Stuart Gold
Fancy Pants vs Stuart Gold
Fancy Pants
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Fancy Pants
CSP-525 · LRV 15
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

Stuart Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 15), opening up a space where Fancy Pants encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Roasted Sesame Seed
Stuart Gold
Roasted Sesame Seed vs Stuart Gold
Roasted Sesame Seed
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Roasted Sesame Seed
2160-40 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 51 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Dorset Gold
Stuart Gold
Dorset Gold vs Stuart Gold
Dorset Gold
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Dorset Gold
HC-8 · LRV 49
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

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

Stuart Gold
Vellum
Stuart Gold vs Vellum
Stuart Gold
Vellum
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Vellum
207 · LRV 63

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

Stuart Gold
Yosemite Yellow
Stuart Gold vs Yosemite Yellow
Stuart Gold
Yosemite Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Yosemite Yellow
215 · LRV 57

A 9-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Yosemite Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.

Freedom Trail
Stuart Gold
Freedom Trail vs Stuart Gold
Freedom Trail
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Freedom Trail
277 · LRV 59
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

Freedom Trail reads slightly lighter (LRV 59 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

Damask Gold
Stuart Gold
Damask Gold vs Stuart Gold
Damask Gold
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Damask Gold
CW-405 · LRV 48
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

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

Buttercup
Stuart Gold
Buttercup vs Stuart Gold
Buttercup
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Buttercup
2154-30 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

A 9-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Stuart Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Apple Crisp
Stuart Gold
Apple Crisp vs Stuart Gold
Apple Crisp
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Apple Crisp
2159-30 · LRV 38
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

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

Glowing Umber
Stuart Gold
Glowing Umber vs Stuart Gold
Glowing Umber
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore
Glowing Umber
182 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Stuart Gold
HC-10 · LRV 48

A 11-point LRV gap (48 vs 37) makes Stuart Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#DEB866
RGB222, 184, 102
HSL41° 65% 64%
CMYK0 17 54 13
CIE LabL: 76.5 a: 3.8 b: 46.3
XYZX: 0.50 Y: 0.51 Z: 0.20