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Benjamin Moore Golden Retriever

2165-30 · #BB8C53 · LRV ~29.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Ghost Town (~98% proximity)

Golden Retriever (2165-30) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Ghost Town (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Golden Retriever in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

29.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

2165-30

HEX

#BB8C53

RGB

187, 140, 83

HSL

33°, 43%, 53%

Family

Browns

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Golden Retriever FAQ

What is the LRV of Golden Retriever?

Golden Retriever has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Golden Retriever in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Ghost Town (DE5327), ~98% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bosc Pear (SW 6390), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bosc Pear (HGSW6390), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Sand Mountain (8003-21E), ~94% proximity; PPG: Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), ~94% proximity; Behr: Toffee Tart (M250-6), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Golden Retriever?

The HEX code of Golden Retriever (2165-30) is #BB8C53, RGB 187, 140, 83. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.