Damask Gold CW-405 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEB659, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldenrod from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEB659 · CW-405
Damask Gold
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Damask Gold Technical Profile
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Damask Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Damask Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDamask Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGoldenrod
Goldenrod
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldenrod
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Custard
Behr
Nearly identical
Brass Rail
PPG
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Lollipop
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tamale Husk
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Damask Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Damask Gold
#DEB659
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Damask Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Damask Gold Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Damask Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Damask Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Damask Gold have?
Damask Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Damask Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Damask Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Damask Gold are Goldenrod by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Goldenrod by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), English Custard by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Damask Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Damask Gold?
Damask Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Damask Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.