Skip to main content
Benjamin Moore Adams Gold HC-18

Adams Gold

Benjamin Moore

HC-18

About Adams Gold by Benjamin Moore

Adams Gold HC-18 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 60% and hue near 45° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 59.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #daca9c

RGB: 218, 202, 156

Hue45°

Saturation46%

Lightness73%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Adams Gold from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Adams Gold looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Adams Gold HC-18 a warm or cool color?
Adams Gold by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Adams Gold?
Adams Gold sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 45°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Adams Gold?
Brightness is about 60%. Saturation is around 46%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 45°. The hex value is #daca9c. The RGB value is 218, 202, 156.
Is Adams Gold better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Adams Gold has brightness around 60%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Adams Gold?
You can match Adams Gold with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Adams Gold work best in a home?
Adams Gold works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Adams Gold compare to a pure white paint?
Adams Gold is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Adams Gold in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Adams Gold in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Adams Gold. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Adams Gold. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.