Benjamin Moore

Princeton Gold

HC-14

Princeton Gold by Benjamin Moore is a grounded golden ochre with a neutral undertone that prevents it from leaning too yellow or too orange. It has an LRV of 39.37, which gives it moderate light absorption and a warm, substantial presence on walls. This shade works well in living rooms, dining areas, and studies where a warm tone adds visual weight without overwhelming a space.

Benjamin Moore's Knoxville Gray and Night Train provide deep contrast that highlights the golden quality, while White Dove and Swiss Coffee serve as lighter companions. Quiet Moments and Saybrook Sage pair effectively as cool-toned accents.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

HC-14

Collection

Historical Colors

Princeton Gold in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

59%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

39.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C2AA6C

RGB Decimal

194, 170, 108

RGB Percent

76.1%, 66.7%, 42.4%

HSL

43.3, 41.3%, 59.2%

HSV

43.3, 44.3%, 76.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 12.4%, 44.3%, 23.9%

YIQ

170.1, 34.3, -14.3

XYZ

39.33, 41.30, 20.09

CIE Lab

70.39, 0.23, 35.09

CIE Luv

70.39, 19.15, 44.44

Hunter Lab

64.27, 0.21, 24.89

Decimal

12757612

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Princeton Gold Shutter Bug Mustard Olive Brassy

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

Adjacent colors

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Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

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