Benjamin Moore

Dorset Gold

HC-8

Dorset Gold is a rich marigold yellow with warm undertones that give it a saturated, golden appearance. It has an LRV of 49.04, placing it near the midpoint of the light reflectance scale, so it provides moderate brightness without overwhelming a space. This color suits kitchens, dining areas, and living rooms where a warm-toned focal point is needed.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Hale Navy or Forest Green for strong complementary contrast. Edgecomb Gray offers a neutral counterbalance, and Audubon Russet creates a warm analogous combination.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-8

Collection

Historical Colors

Dorset Gold in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Dorset Gold under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

38°

Orange Family

Lightness

66%

Medium

Saturation

61%

Saturated

LRV

49.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#DDB673

RGB Decimal

221, 182, 115

RGB Percent

86.7%, 71.4%, 45.1%

HSL

37.9, 60.9%, 65.9%

HSV

37.9, 48.0%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.6%, 48.0%, 13.3%

YIQ

186.0, 44.8, -12.7

XYZ

49.64, 50.07, 23.27

CIE Lab

76.11, 5.64, 39.24

CIE Luv

76.11, 29.96, 48.81

Hunter Lab

70.76, 5.35, 28.39

Decimal

14530163

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Dorset Gold Plantain Chips Buttercup Gothic Gold

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Dorset Gold Safari Mimosa Pelican Beach

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Dorset Gold Periwinkle Blue Iolite Windmill Wings

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Dorset Gold Goody Gumdrop Indian Sunset Leprechaun Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Dorset Gold Indian Sunset Hot Gossip Paris Pink

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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