Governors Gold vs Dix Blue

Governors GoldBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 39.2Very different colors

Governors Gold is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Governors Gold reads as beige, while Dix Blue reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 66 vs 41, Governors Gold will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Governors Gold's red character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 39.2, 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

Governors Gold
Benjamin Moore · CW-395
LRV65.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-395
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Governors Gold vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Governors Gold on one side and Dix Blue 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 Governors Gold comparisons

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

Ammonite
Governors Gold
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

White Dove
Governors Gold
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 83 vs 66, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Ore
Governors Gold
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 6, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Governors Gold
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Governors Gold
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Governors Gold
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 66 vs 52, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Governors Gold
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Accessible Beige
Governors Gold
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

A 8-point LRV gap (66 vs 58) makes Governors Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Denim Drift
Governors Gold
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 27, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Governors Gold
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Governors Gold
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Governors Gold
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

A 11-point LRV gap (66 vs 55) makes Governors Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Bancha
Governors Gold
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 66 vs 13, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Governors Gold
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 44, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Governors Gold
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 66), opening up a space where Governors Gold encloses it.

Artichoke
Governors Gold
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Governors Gold
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 66 vs 66), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Shoji White
Governors Gold
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

A 8-point LRV gap (74 vs 66) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Governors Gold
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 66, Snowbound is decisively the brighter choice.

Pigeon
Governors Gold
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Governors Gold
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 12, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Governors Gold
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 8, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Governors Gold
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 68 vs 66), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Hicks' Blue
Governors Gold
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Governors Gold
Slaked Lime Deep

Governors Gold vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Governors Gold
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 12, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Governors Gold
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Governors Gold
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

At LRV 66 vs 45, Governors Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Governors Gold
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Governors Gold
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Governors Gold
CW-395 · LRV 66

Governors Gold reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.