Royal Gold M280-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E3BD83, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roasted Sesame Seed from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3BD83 · M280-4
Royal Gold
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Royal Gold Technical Profile
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Royal Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Royal Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRoyal Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRoasted Sesame Seed
Roasted Sesame Seed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Egyptian Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bag of Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Veranda Yellow
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Raisin
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Honey Bunny
PPG
Nearly identical
Crisp Biscuit
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Royal Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Royal Gold
#E3BD83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Royal Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Royal 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 Royal 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.
Royal Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Royal Gold have?
Royal Gold by Behr has a neutral 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 Royal Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Royal Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Royal Gold are Roasted Sesame Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Egyptian Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bag of Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Royal 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 Royal Gold?
Royal Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Royal Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.