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Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold
HC-8 · #DDB673 · LRV ~50.1
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Tropical Siesta (~97% proximity)Dorset Gold (HC-8) is a mid-tone yellow from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.1 (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 Tropical Siesta (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Dorset Gold in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Dorset Gold in other brands?
PPG: Tropical Siesta (PPG1107-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Straw Hat (V055-3), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Deserted Path (DE5367), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Tesoros (PPG17-20), ~93% proximity; Behr: Charismatic (PPU6-14), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Tarnished Trumpet (HGSW9026), ~91% 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 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.