Gettysburgh Gold
What Gettysburgh Gold Actually Looks Like
Gettysburgh Gold is a rich, dark amber brown that reads more brown than gold in most interior conditions. It carries real depth, sitting low on the value scale, which means it commands attention on any surface you put it on. In strong direct light it opens up and shows more of its warm, honeyed character. Pull it into a dimly lit room and it settles into something closer to dark walnut.
Gettysburgh Gold Undertones
The color is built on warm golden and orange-brown undertones. Those undertones stay fairly consistent across light conditions because the color is dark enough that cooler ambient light cannot easily shift it toward green or gray. What you may notice in low or north-facing light is that the orange-brown quality becomes more dominant and the gold recedes.
Where Gettysburgh Gold Works Best
This is a color that works hardest in spaces where you want enclosure and warmth. A study, a dining room, a library, or a cozy hallway are natural fits. It can anchor a living room accent wall without feeling trendy. Because its LRV is low, think carefully before using it in a room with limited natural light and no strong artificial lighting to compensate.
Where to put Gettysburgh Gold
A dark, warm amber on dining room walls creates an intimate atmosphere that suits evening candlelight and gathered meals well. Keep the trim a warm white to stop the room from feeling too closed in.
The depth of this color makes a study feel purposeful and grounded. Pair it with warm wood bookshelves and good task lighting so the low LRV does not work against you during long hours at the desk.
A bold entry color makes a clear statement without requiring much square footage. Gettysburgh Gold gives a hallway immediate warmth that softer, lighter colors cannot deliver.
Used on a single fireplace wall or a wall behind built-ins, it grounds the space and gives furniture and art something to push against visually.
What to Pair With Gettysburgh Gold
No coordinating colors are listed in the database for this color. Working from the color itself, pair Gettysburgh Gold with warm off-whites and creamy whites for trim and ceilings to keep the palette cohesive. Deep navy or forest green works well as a companion in multi-room situations. Natural wood tones, leather, and aged brass hardware all sit comfortably alongside it.
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Colors that clash with Gettysburgh Gold
Gettysburgh Gold's warm orange-brown base will fight cool gray or blue-gray neighboring walls. The contrast is not complementary; it just reads as a color mistake.
A stark, bright white trim alongside this deep amber brown can feel jarring. The contrast is too high in the wrong direction, making the trim look cold and the wall color look muddy.
Because this color has a low LRV, a small room with only one window and no layered lighting will feel noticeably darker and smaller after painting.
Common questions
Gettysburgh Gold is Benjamin Moore color code 1064. Its LRV is 18.52, which places it firmly in the dark range. The hex and RGB values render in the color spec block on this page.
Yes. It is available in both interior and exterior Benjamin Moore formulas, so you can use it on a front door, shutters, or exterior accents as well as interior walls.
It can lean orange-brown in lower light conditions, particularly in north-facing rooms. In warmer or direct light the golden character comes forward and softens that orange quality. Test a large sample on your wall and observe it at different times of day before committing.
For living spaces and dining rooms, eggshell gives you enough sheen to wipe the surface clean while keeping the color from looking flat. Matte or flat finishes will deepen the color slightly more and reduce any reflection in the room.