Persian Gold M300-7 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8F7516, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sleepy Hamlet from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F7516 · M300-7
Persian Gold
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Persian Gold Technical Profile
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Persian Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Persian Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPersian Gold
Very similar
ValsparSleepy Hamlet
Sleepy Hamlet
Valspar
Very similar
Dragonwell
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fervent Brass
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Curly Willow
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Gold Estate
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Peas Please
PPG
Visible difference
Bay Leaf
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Gold Estate
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Green Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Olivery
Kilz
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Persian Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Persian Gold
#8F7516
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#809C3C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Persian Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Persian 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 Persian Gold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Persian Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Persian Gold have?
Persian Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Persian Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Persian Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Persian Gold are Sleepy Hamlet by Valspar (a very close match), Marsh Grass by Valspar (a very close match), Dragonwell by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Persian 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 Persian Gold?
Persian Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Persian Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.