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Benjamin Moore Damask Gold

CW-405 · #DEB659 · LRV ~49.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Santa Fe Tan (~92% proximity)

Damask Gold (CW-405) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.7 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Santa Fe Tan (~92% proximity).

Closest tone to Damask Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

49.7 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-405

HEX

#DEB659

RGB

222, 182, 89

HSL

42°, 67%, 61%

Family

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Damask Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Damask Gold?

Damask Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Damask Gold in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Santa Fe Tan (DE5375), ~92% proximity; Behr: Dandelion Wish (MQ4-12), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Bright Idea (PPG1210-5), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quilt Gold (SW 6696), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quilt Gold (HGSW6696), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Buzzworthy (V054-4), ~89% proximity; PPG: Brown Mustard (PPG1208-5), ~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 Damask Gold?

The HEX code of Damask Gold (CW-405) is #DEB659, RGB 222, 182, 89. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.