Gold Torch UL160-3 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BC935D, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sheer Exposure from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC935D · UL160-3
Gold Torch
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Torch Technical Profile
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Gold Torch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Torch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGold Torch
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSheer Exposure
Sheer Exposure
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Kurkuma
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tan Your Hide
PPG
Nearly identical
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Mountain
Valspar
Very similar
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Torch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Torch
#BC935D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Torch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Torch 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 Gold Torch.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Torch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Torch have?
Gold Torch by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Torch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Torch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Torch are Sheer Exposure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Mannered Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Kurkuma by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Torch'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 Gold Torch?
Gold Torch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.3, 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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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 Gold Torch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.