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Benjamin Moore Gold Leaf 201

Gold Leaf

Benjamin Moore

201

About Gold Leaf by Benjamin Moore

Gold Leaf 201 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 57% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 56.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e1c478

RGB: 225, 196, 120

Hue43°

Saturation64%

Lightness68%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Gold Leaf 201 a warm or cool color?
Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf?
Gold Leaf sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gold Leaf?
Brightness is about 57%. Saturation is around 64%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 68%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #e1c478. The RGB value is 225, 196, 120.
Is Gold Leaf better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gold Leaf has brightness around 57%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Gold Leaf?
You can match Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf work best in a home?
Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf compare to a pure white paint?
Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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