Goldsmith vs Sun Valley

GoldsmithBenjamin MoorevsSun ValleyBenjamin MooreΔE 17.2Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Goldsmith belongs to the beige family and Sun Valley to the beige-yellow family. At LRV 50 vs 30, Sun Valley will read as the brighter of the two — a 20-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Goldsmith's yellow and red character against Sun Valley's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 17.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Goldsmith
Benjamin Moore · CSP-960
Hex#BB901E
LRV30.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCSP-960
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sun Valley
Benjamin Moore · 350
Hex#E4BC3B
LRV49.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number350
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Goldsmith vs Sun Valley Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Goldsmith on one side and Sun Valley 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 Goldsmith comparisons

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

White Dove
Goldsmith
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Goldsmith
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Goldsmith
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter

Purbeck Stone
Goldsmith
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Goldsmith
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Goldsmith
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Goldsmith
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Goldsmith
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Tranquil Dawn
Goldsmith
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Goldsmith
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Goldsmith
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Goldsmith
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Goldsmith
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Goldsmith
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Goldsmith reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Goldsmith
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Goldsmith
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Goldsmith
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Goldsmith
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Goldsmith
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Goldsmith
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Goldsmith is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Goldsmith
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Goldsmith
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Goldsmith reads slightly lighter

Thames Fog
Goldsmith
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Nearly identical in tone

Ocean Abyss
Goldsmith
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Goldsmith
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Goldsmith
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Goldsmith
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Goldsmith
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Goldsmith
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Goldsmith
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Goldsmith reads noticeably lighter