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Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold
HC-8 · #DDB673 · LRV 50.1
Compare with other brands: PPG Tropical Siesta is a 97% matchDorset Gold (HC-8) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 50.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Tropical Siesta (97% match).
Compare Dorset Gold with other brands
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LRV
50.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
HC-8
HEX
#DDB673
RGB
221, 182, 115
HSL
38°, 61%, 66%
Family
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Dorset Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Dorset Gold?
Dorset Gold has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.1 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.
What is the closest match to Dorset Gold in other brands?
PPG: Tropical Siesta (PPG1107-5), 97%; Valspar: Straw Hat (V055-3), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Deserted Path (DE5367), 93%; Glidden: Tesoros (PPG17-20), 93%; Behr: Charismatic (PPU6-14), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tarnished Trumpet (HGSW9026), 91%. 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 Dorset Gold?
The HEX code of Dorset Gold (HC-8) is #DDB673, RGB 221, 182, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.