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Ref. #AB7F3F · S290-6

Golden Rice

27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Golden Rice S290-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB7F3F, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Unforgettably Gold from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Golden Rice Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB7F3F
RGB171, 127, 63
LRV27.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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Golden Rice in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Golden Rice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrGolden Rice
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sUnforgettably Gold

Unforgettably Gold

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Waxen Moon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Nankeen

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Bronzed Tan

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bungalow Gold

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

El Dorado

Valspar

Nearly identical

Caramel Corn

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pumpkin Spice

PPG

Very similar

Fall Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

Grain .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Honey Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Golden Rice

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Golden Rice

#AB7F3F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8AE6F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Golden Rice

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Saffron Valley

Complement

Wide Sky

Golden Rice 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 Golden Rice.

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Behr · S250-5

#B07A3F

Invitation Gold

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#A77842

Invitation Gold

Behr · MQ4-06

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Rice Curry

Behr · MQ4-09

#B2854A

Temple Tile

Behr · N280-6

#A2824B

Butter Caramel

Behr · HDC-CL-18A

#A67A4D

More brown colors from other brands

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

Bourbon Street

Dutch Boy · 318-7DB

#AF8544

Spiced

Benjamin Moore · CC-272

#9D6F4A

Furlough

Dutch Boy · 421-6DB

#605544

Cowboy Boots

Dutch Boy · 413-5DB

#92775F

Light Autumn Brown

PPG · 90YR 31/227

#B79274

Dark Clove

Sherwin-Williams · 9183

#4C3D31

Golden Rice — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Golden Rice have?
Golden Rice 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 Golden Rice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Rice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Rice are Unforgettably Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Waxen Moon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nankeen by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Rice'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 Rice?
Golden Rice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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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