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Benjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold 209

Buena Vista Gold

Benjamin Moore

209

About Buena Vista Gold by Benjamin Moore

Buena Vista Gold 209 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 51% and hue near 44° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 51.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #d6bb74

RGB: 214, 187, 116

Hue44°

Saturation54%

Lightness65%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Buena Vista Gold 209 a warm or cool color?
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold?
Buena Vista Gold sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 44°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Buena Vista Gold?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 54%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 65%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #d6bb74. The RGB value is 214, 187, 116.
Is Buena Vista Gold better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Buena Vista Gold has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Buena Vista Gold?
You can match Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold work best in a home?
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold compare to a pure white paint?
Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista Gold. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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