Gobi Gold (T518) is a mid-tone orange from Valspar. Its LRV is about 38 (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 Behr Solid Gold (98% match).
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LRV
38 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
T518
HEX
#CB9E61
RGB
203, 158, 97
HSL
35°, 50%, 59%
Family
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Gobi Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Gobi Gold?
Gobi Gold has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38 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 Gobi Gold in other brands?
Behr: Solid Gold (M280-6), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Wildflower Honey (DET486), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Butternut (SW 6389), 95%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 95%; PPG: Turner's Yellow (PPG1106-4), 93%; Glidden: Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bosc Pear (HGSW6390), 89%. 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 Gobi Gold?
The HEX code of Gobi Gold (T518) is #CB9E61, RGB 203, 158, 97. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.