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Golden Divan CSP-1005
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Saturated yellow (a color, not a neutral)
In CIELAB, Golden Divan sits at L* 69.5, a* 0.4, b* 26.5. Its hue angle is 89° and its chroma is 26.5, so it reads as an outright yellow rather than a neutral. It classifies as warm. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 78%.
LRV 39.0: mid-tone
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 39.0, Golden Divan is lighter than 42% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reads clearly as a color. Best in rooms with good natural light, or as an accent wall; small dark rooms may feel smaller.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Golden Divan
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusted Olive | SW 9028 | 1.27 | Very close | |
| Bamboo Shoot | SW 7733 | 2.32 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Tarnished Treasure | SW 9118 | 2.58 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Golden Divan
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumin | HDC-AC-16 | 1.67 | Very close | |
| Cliff Ridge | MQ2-29 | 2.16 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Fresh Brew | M330-5 | 2.21 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rattan | AF-375 | 1.06 | Very close | |
| Avant Garde | 272 | 1.56 | Very close | |
| Grenada Hills Gold | 229 | 1.70 | Very close | |
| Blair Gold | HC-22 | 2.06 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Summerdale Gold | HC-17 | 2.11 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Deer Path | 1047 | 2.78 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- Oak Ridge 235 · lighter, LRV 42.5
- Quincy Tan HC-25 · lighter, LRV 42.5
- Hidden Oaks 1129 · lighter, LRV 42.4
- Sherwood Tan 1054 · darker, LRV 37.3
- Barley Harvest 1070 · darker, LRV 35.1
- Coffeehouse Tan CW-130 · darker, LRV 36.9
Colors that go with Golden Divan
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Aqua Marina 816 · complementary (180°)
- Baker's Dozen 1216 · analogous (−30°)
- Grenada Green 432 · analogous (+30°)
- Harbor Side Blue 740 · triadic (120°)
- Hydrangea 1390 · triadic (240°)
Golden Divan vs popular colors
- Beige Gray (Benjamin Moore ES-51, ΔE 9.6) is lighter (LRV 40.6 vs 39.0), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more muted.
- Concord Ivory (Benjamin Moore HC-12, ΔE 10.5) is lighter (LRV 60.0 vs 39.0), more yellow/warm, more saturated.
- Natural (Benjamin Moore ES-10, ΔE 10.8) is lighter (LRV 45.7 vs 39.0), more yellow/warm, more red/pink, more saturated.