24 Karat M280-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A4772A, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Curly Willow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4772A · M280-7
24 Karat
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
24 Karat Technical Profile
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24 Karat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to 24 Karat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Behr24 Karat
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyCurly Willow
Curly Willow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ginseng
Valspar
Nearly identical
Corduroy
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hearth Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Golden Mist
Vista Paint
Very similar
Unforgettably Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Basket
PPG
Visible difference
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With 24 Karat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
24 Karat
#A4772A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD54
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for 24 Karat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
24 Karat 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to 24 Karat.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
24 Karat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does 24 Karat have?
24 Karat by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 24 Karat in your own space before committing.
What colors match 24 Karat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to 24 Karat are Curly Willow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Ginseng by Valspar (a near-identical match), Corduroy by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting 24 Karat'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 24 Karat?
24 Karat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why 24 Karat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.