Benjamin Moore

Fields of Gold

203

Fields of Gold is a deep mustard yellow with earthy undertones that carry a distinct ochre quality. Its LRV of 34.51 places it in the lower-mid range, meaning it absorbs more light than it reflects and reads as a warm, grounded tone. It functions well on accent walls or in rooms with ample natural light, fitting both traditional and modern layouts.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Simply White for tonal relief. Debonair offers a muted blue contrast, and Temperate Taupe provides a soft neutral complement.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

203

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Fields of 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 Fields of Gold under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fields of Gold under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

40°

Orange Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

56%

Saturated

LRV

34.5
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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
#C99B42
RGB Decimal
201, 155, 66
RGB Percent
78.8%, 60.8%, 25.9%
HSL
39.6, 55.6%, 52.4%
HSV
39.6, 67.2%, 78.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 22.9%, 67.2%, 21.2%
YIQ
158.6, 56.1, -18.1
XYZ
36.79, 36.25, 10.21
CIE Lab
66.71, 7.88, 51.74
CIE Luv
66.71, 37.23, 56.78
Hunter Lab
60.21, 7.14, 31.24
Decimal
13212482

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