Hammered Gold UL150-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CB9B5E, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butternut from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CB9B5E · UL150-2
Hammered Gold
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hammered Gold Technical Profile
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Hammered Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hammered Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrHammered Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsButternut
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Massicot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sassy Sassafras
Valspar
Very similar
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hammered Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hammered Gold
#CB9B5E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hammered Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hammered Gold 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 Hammered Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hammered Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hammered Gold have?
Hammered Gold by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Hammered Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hammered Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hammered Gold are Butternut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Aztec Yellow by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bran Muffin by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hammered Gold'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 Hammered Gold?
Hammered Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.9, 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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Related Reading
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 Hammered Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.