Benjamin Moore

Marblehead Gold

HC-11 / 201

Marblehead Gold is a saturated straw-toned yellow with muted amber undertones that keep it from reading too bright or citrusy. At an LRV of 55.07, it sits comfortably in the mid-range, reflecting a moderate amount of light without overwhelming a room. The warmth in this shade pairs naturally with White Dove and Natural Linen for a tonal, layered palette.

For sharper contrast, Hale Navy or Hunter Green provide strong counterpoints. Chestertown Buff and Georgian Brick round out a scheme that leans into its earthy, golden character.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-11 / 201

Collection

Historical Colors

Marblehead 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 Marblehead Gold under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

68%

Medium

Saturation

64%

Saturated

LRV

55.1

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

#E1C478

RGB Decimal

225, 196, 120

RGB Percent

88.2%, 76.9%, 47.1%

HSL

43.4, 63.6%, 67.6%

HSV

43.4, 46.7%, 88.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.9%, 46.7%, 11.8%

YIQ

196.0, 41.8, -17.6

XYZ

54.18, 56.84, 25.89

CIE Lab

80.09, 0.39, 41.78

CIE Luv

80.09, 23.22, 53.43

Hunter Lab

75.39, 0.37, 30.70

Decimal

14795896

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Marblehead Gold Gold Leaf Yarrow Curry Sauce

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Marblehead Gold Summer Harvest Lily of the Valley Windswept

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Marblehead Gold Suenos Violets Are Blue Set Sail

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Marblehead Gold Tasty Apple Sockeye Celery Sprig

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Marblehead Gold Sockeye Red Cedar Frosty Berry

Closest Paint Matches

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

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