Princeton Gold
HC-14 · Benjamin Moore
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LRV
39
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HC-14
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
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“A lush yet grounded golden ochre.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Princeton GoldSimilar colors
Tap any color to comparePrinceton Gold vs Summerdale Gold
39LRV39
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Princeton Gold vs Honey Oak
39LRV43
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YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Princeton Gold vs Gemstone
39LRV44
#C2AA6CHex#CAB275
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Princeton Gold vs Anjou Pear
39LRV45
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePrinceton Gold vs Chilled Wine
39LRV42
#C2AA6CHex#C0AB6E
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chilled Wine is near-identical · 3 points lighter compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Sassy Green
39LRV40
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sassy Green is very close match · leans greener compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Shutter Bug
39LRV36
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YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shutter Bug is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Antiquity
39LRV39
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YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Antiquity is very close match · warmer compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Saucy
39LRV43
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YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saucy is very close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Frickles
39LRV38
#C2AA6CHex#B9A461
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Frickles is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Split Pea Soup
39LRV43
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Split Pea Soup is close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Dried Chamomile
39LRV47
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YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dried Chamomile is close match · 8 points lighter · leans redder compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Octagon Yellow
39LRV46
#C2AA6CHex#D2B073
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Octagon Yellow is close match · 7 points lighter · leans redder compared with Princeton Gold.
Princeton Gold vs Sudbury Yellow
39LRV49
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sudbury Yellow is close match · 9 points lighter · leans redder compared with Princeton Gold.
The full strip
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Princeton Gold, answered
What is the LRV of Princeton Gold?
Princeton Gold (HC-14) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Princeton Gold a warm or cool color?
Princeton Gold has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Princeton Gold from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Princeton Gold is Chilled Wine (M310-5) by Behr, near-identical · 3 points lighter.
Benjamin Moore · HC-14
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