Governor's Gold CW-395 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F0D697, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afternoon Tea from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0D697 · CW-395
Governor's Gold
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Governor's Gold Technical Profile
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Governor's Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Governor's 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 MooreGovernor's Gold
Nearly identical
KilzAfternoon Tea
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Golden Rapture
PPG
Nearly identical
River Birch Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beeswax .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Solé
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Mustard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Angelica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Caipirinha
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Harmonious Gold
Behr
Very similar
Canary Diamond
Valspar
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Governor's Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Governor's Gold
#F0D697
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Governor's Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Governor's 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Governor's Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Governor's Gold have?
Governor's 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 Governor's Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Governor's Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Governor's Gold are Afternoon Tea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Golden Rapture by PPG (a near-identical match), River Birch Bark by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Governor's 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 Governor's Gold?
Governor's Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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