Mardi Gras Gold

Mardi Gras Gold by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Mardi Gras Gold sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 41°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 52%. Saturation is around 100%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 50%. Hue is close to 41°. The hex value is #ffaf00. The RGB value is 255, 175, 0.

Mardi Gras Gold has brightness around 52%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Mardi Gras 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.

Mardi Gras 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.

Mardi Gras 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.