Golden Aura MQ4-08 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D29E68, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D29E68 · MQ4-08
Golden Aura
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Aura Technical Profile
HEX Code#D29E68
RGB210, 158, 104
Estimated LRV39.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Golden Aura
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Aura
#D29E68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Aura
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Aura 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
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Golden Aura — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Aura have?
Golden Aura by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Aura from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Aura are Bauhaus Gold by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sassy Sassafras by Valspar (a close digital match), Butterscotch Drop by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Aura'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 Golden Aura?
Golden Aura has a estimated lightness value of 39.2, 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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Why Golden Aura's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.