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Pyramid Gold
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pyramid Gold Technical Profile
What color is Pyramid Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E6B473. Colors similar to Pyramid Gold include Kilz Pommery Mustard, Benjamin Moore Gamboge, Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger. Pyramid Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Pyramid 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 Pyramid Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pommery Mustard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
Nearly identical
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Creamy Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pyramid Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pyramid Gold
#E6B473
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pyramid Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pyramid 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 Pyramid 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.
Pyramid Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pyramid Gold have?
Pyramid Gold by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pyramid Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Pommery Mustard by Kilz (#E7B576), Gamboge by Benjamin Moore (#E7B372), Eye of the Tiger by Benjamin Moore (#E4B370). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pyramid Gold?
Pyramid Gold has an LRV of 50.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Pyramid Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.