Governors Gold vs S 2005-Y40R
Where Governors Gold belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, S 2005-Y40R is a NCS color. Hue-wise, Governors Gold belongs to the beige family and S 2005-Y40R to the beige-greige family. Governors Gold (LRV 66) reflects noticeably more light than S 2005-Y40R (LRV 53), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Governors Gold runs red while S 2005-Y40R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 vs S 2005-Y40R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Governors Gold on one side and S 2005-Y40R on the other.
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.
