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Mojave Gold

35%LRV Value
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Mojave Gold 340F-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BC9D4D, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Underbrush from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Mojave Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#BC9D4D
RGB188, 157, 77
LRV35.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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Mojave Gold in Every Brand

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

BehrMojave Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsUnderbrush

Underbrush

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Exotic Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Gable Green

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Savannah Green

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gable Green

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Golden Field

PPG

Very similar

Escapade Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Fresh Avocado

Kilz

Very similar

Slender Stem

Valspar

Very similar

Beeswax .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Very similar

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mojave Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mojave Gold

#BC9D4D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A8B57D

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mojave Gold

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Gable Green

Complement

Royal Intrigue

Mojave Gold 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

Mulling Spice

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Abalone Shell

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Breathtaking

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Mojave Gold.

Donegal Tweed

Behr · 310F-5

#BC9850

Desert Moss

Behr · 360F-5

#B9A64B

Spiced Mustard

Behr · S300-5

#B6954F

Ginger Jar

Behr · M300-5

#C4A143

Golden Bear

Behr · 330F-5

#B39C43

Solid Gold

Behr · M280-6

#C89848

More brown colors from other brands

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

Muddy Paws

Dutch Boy · 216-5DB

#A5865F

Shutter Brown

Valspar · 2007-9A

#736355

French Horn

Benjamin Moore · 195

#C09753

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

Tamarind

Benjamin Moore · AF-120

#746147

Mojave Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mojave Gold have?
Mojave 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 Mojave Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mojave Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mojave Gold are Underbrush by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Brown Rum by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Exotic Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mojave 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 Mojave Gold?
Mojave Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.3, 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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