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Powdered Gold
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Powdered Gold Technical Profile
What color is Powdered Gold? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EBD8B5. Colors similar to Powdered Gold include Hirshfield's Golden Syrup, Valspar Hazy Yellow, Sherwin-Williams Convivial Yellow. Powdered Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Powdered Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Powdered Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Golden Syrup
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hazy Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cordon Bleu
PPG
Nearly identical
Hilton Head Cream
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bisque Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nothing Less
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powdered Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powdered Gold
#EBD8B5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powdered Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powdered 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 Powdered 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.
Powdered Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powdered Gold have?
Powdered Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Powdered Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Syrup by Hirshfield's (#EBD8B3), Hazy Yellow by Valspar (#ECD8B6), Convivial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#E9D6B0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Powdered Gold?
Powdered Gold has an LRV of 67.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Powdered Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.