Golden Rice S290-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB7F3F, estimated 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.
Behr · #AB7F3F · S290-6
Golden Rice
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Rice Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB7F3F
RGB171, 127, 63
Estimated LRV27.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Golden Rice
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Rice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Rice are Unforgettably Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Waxen Moon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Nankeen by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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