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Benjamin Moore Byzantine Gold 1099

Byzantine Gold

Benjamin Moore

1099

About Byzantine Gold by Benjamin Moore

Byzantine Gold 1099 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 26% and hue near 34° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 26.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a8875b

RGB: 168, 135, 91

Hue34°

Saturation31%

Lightness51%

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

Is Byzantine Gold 1099 a warm or cool color?
Byzantine Gold by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Byzantine Gold?
Byzantine Gold sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 34°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Byzantine Gold?
Brightness is about 26%. Saturation is around 31%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 51%. Hue is close to 34°. The hex value is #a8875b. The RGB value is 168, 135, 91.
Is Byzantine Gold better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Byzantine Gold has brightness around 26%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Byzantine Gold?
You can match Byzantine 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 Byzantine Gold work best in a home?
Byzantine 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 Byzantine Gold compare to a pure white paint?
Byzantine Gold is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper 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 Byzantine 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 Byzantine 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 Byzantine Gold. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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