Optimist Gold BIC-43 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EEA53A, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acorn Squash from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEA53A · BIC-43
Optimist Gold
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Optimist Gold Technical Profile
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Optimist Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Optimist Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOptimist Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAcorn Squash
Acorn Squash
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Golden Vista
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marigold Petals
PPG
Very similar
Golden Castle
Valspar
Very similar
Golden Fish
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Goldenrod
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pieces of Eight
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Optimist Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Optimist Gold
#EEA53A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Optimist Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Optimist 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 Optimist 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.
Optimist Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Optimist Gold have?
Optimist 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 Optimist Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Optimist Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Optimist Gold are Acorn Squash by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Autumn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pastel Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Optimist 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 Optimist Gold?
Optimist Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.4, 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 Optimist Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.