Buena Vista Gold vs Stuart Gold

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. With LRVs of 49 and 48, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Buena Vista Gold
Benjamin Moore · 209
Hex#D6BB74
LRV49.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number209
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Stuart Gold
Benjamin Moore · HC-10
Hex#DEB866
LRV47.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Buena Vista Gold vs Stuart Gold Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buena Vista Gold on one side and Stuart Gold on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Buena Vista Gold comparisons

See how Buena Vista Gold stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Buena Vista Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Buena Vista Gold
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Buena Vista Gold
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Buena Vista Gold
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Buena Vista Gold
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Buena Vista Gold
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Buena Vista Gold
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Buena Vista Gold
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Buena Vista Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Buena Vista Gold
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Buena Vista Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Buena Vista Gold
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Buena Vista Gold
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Buena Vista Gold
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Buena Vista Gold
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Piazza
Buena Vista Gold
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Buena Vista Gold
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads slightly lighter

Windmill Lane
Buena Vista Gold
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Senses
Buena Vista Gold
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Buena Vista Gold reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Buena Vista Gold
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Buena Vista Gold
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads slightly lighter

Tea with Florence
Buena Vista Gold
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Buena Vista Gold
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Buena Vista Gold
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Buena Vista Gold
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Nearly identical in tone

Teton Blue
Buena Vista Gold
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Buena Vista Gold reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-2
Buena Vista Gold
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 reads noticeably lighter

RAL 110-1
Buena Vista Gold
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Buena Vista Gold
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Buena Vista Gold
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Buena Vista Gold is the lighter choice