Lavish Gold MQ2-14 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A28157, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Antique Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A28157 · MQ2-14
Lavish Gold
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lavish Gold Technical Profile
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Lavish Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lavish Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLavish Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Antique Gold
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wild Morel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pyramid
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Branch Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tattle Tan
PPG
Very similar
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lavish Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lavish Gold
#A28157
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AB81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lavish Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lavish 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 Lavish Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lavish Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lavish Gold have?
Lavish Gold by Behr has a neutral 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 Lavish Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavish Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavish Gold are Rookwood Antique Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Log Cabin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wild Morel by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavish 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 Lavish Gold?
Lavish Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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 Lavish Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.