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Benjamin Moore Grecian Gold
224 · #9E8249 · LRV ~23.7
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Golden Harmony (~97% proximity)Grecian Gold (224) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 23.7 (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 Golden Harmony (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Grecian Gold in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
23.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
224
HEX
#9E8249
RGB
158, 130, 73
HSL
40°, 37%, 45%
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Grecian Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Grecian Gold?
Grecian Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 23.7 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 Grecian Gold in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Golden Harmony (DE6168), ~97% proximity; PPG: Safari Scene (PPG11-06), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Grandiose (SW 6404), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Grandiose (HGSW6404), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Graceful Gazelle (PPG1105-7), ~94% proximity; Behr: Gold Ink (S310-6), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Hawk Feather (V090-4), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~78% 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 Grecian Gold?
The HEX code of Grecian Gold (224) is #9E8249, RGB 158, 130, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.