Paint · Benjamin Moore · Yellows

Benjamin Moore Adams Gold

HC-18 · #DACA9C · LRV 59.5

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Pale Moss is a 95% match

Adams Gold (HC-18) is a light yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 59.5 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Pale Moss (95% match).

Compare Adams Gold with other brands

Three catalogs stay in the list — tap another card to swap the last column. Matches are estimates from digital values, not official conversions. Always check a real sample.

LRV

59.5 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-18

HEX

#DACA9C

RGB

218, 202, 156

HSL

45°, 46%, 73%

Family

Yellows

Colors similar to Adams Gold in Benjamin Moore

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Adams Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Adams Gold?

Adams Gold has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Adams Gold in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Pale Moss (SW 9027), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Pale Moss (HGSW9027), 95%; Behr: Almondine (M310-4), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Solstice (DET492), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), 95%; Glidden: Foothills (PPG1105-4), 94%; Valspar: Ancient Scroll (3008-8B), 94%; PPG: Twinkle Toes (PPG1109-3), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Adams Gold?

The HEX code of Adams Gold (HC-18) is #DACA9C, RGB 218, 202, 156. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.