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Benjamin Moore Scrivener Gold

CW-430 · #B8A06E · LRV ~36.5

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Old Times Sake (~97% proximity)

Scrivener Gold (CW-430) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 36.5 (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 PPG Old Times Sake (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Scrivener Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

36.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-430

HEX

#B8A06E

RGB

184, 160, 110

HSL

41°, 34%, 58%

Family

Yellows

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Scrivener Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Scrivener Gold?

Scrivener Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 36.5 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 Scrivener Gold in other brands?

PPG: Old Times Sake (PPG11-05), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Bread Pudding (DE6159), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Buffalo Hide (PPG1105-6), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dusted Olive (SW 9028), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Dusted Olive (HGSW9028), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Duster (No. 319), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Desert Grass (3008-7C), ~93% proximity; Behr: Keemun (M330-6), ~88% 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 Scrivener Gold?

The HEX code of Scrivener Gold (CW-430) is #B8A06E, RGB 184, 160, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.