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.
Ref. #AB7F3F · S290-6
Golden Rice
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Rice Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Golden Rice 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 Golden Rice.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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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 Golden Rice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.