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Ref. #BC935D · UL160-3

Gold Torch

32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Gold Torch Technical Profile

HEX Code#BC935D
RGB188, 147, 93
LRV32.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Honey Haven

Complement

Bodega Bay

Gold Torch Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Marmalade Glaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Notorious

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Abalone Shell

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

National Anthem

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Gold Torch.

Radiance

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Lone Star

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Burnished Caramel

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Amber Glass

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Pumpkin Bread

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Apple Wine

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More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Millington Gold

Benjamin Moore · HC-13

#B99D5C

Wholesome

Sherwin-Williams · SW 6980

#A4785F

Highland Grass

Vista Paint · 8495

#A19276

Connoisseur

Hirshfield's · 0143

#654E44

Weathered Saddle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5187

#B5745C

Coffeehouse Ochre

Benjamin Moore · CW-385

#C39C64

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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