Ref. #A4772A · M280-7
24 Karat
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
24 Karat Technical Profile
What color is 24 Karat? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #A4772A. Colors similar to 24 Karat include Valspar Ginseng, Benjamin Moore Corduroy, Valspar El Dorado. 24 Karat has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, 24 Karat creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to 24 Karat
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match 24 Karat from other brands?
The closest matches are Ginseng by Valspar (#9E772E), Corduroy by Benjamin Moore (#A17B36), El Dorado by Valspar (#A57A3B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of 24 Karat?
24 Karat has an LRV of 24.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.