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Benjamin Moore Governor's Gold

CW-395 · #F0D697 · LRV ~68.9

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Lemon Caipirinha (~94% proximity)

Governor's Gold (CW-395) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 68.9 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Lemon Caipirinha (~94% proximity).

Closest tone to Governor's Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

68.9 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-395

HEX

#F0D697

RGB

240, 214, 151

HSL

42°, 75%, 77%

Family

Yellows

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Governor's Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Governor's Gold?

Governor's Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 68.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Governor's Gold in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Lemon Caipirinha (DET490), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Canary Diamond (3008-6B), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Solé (SW 6896), ~94% proximity; PPG: Tainted Gold (PPG11-02), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Tainted Gold (PPG11-02), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Butter Up (HGSW6681), ~93% proximity; Behr: Polka Dot Skirt (P280-3), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~90% 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 Governor's Gold?

The HEX code of Governor's Gold (CW-395) is #F0D697, RGB 240, 214, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.