Ref. #E3BD83 · M280-4
Royal Gold
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Royal Gold Technical Profile
What color is Royal Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E3BD83. Colors similar to Royal Gold include Benjamin Moore Roasted Sesame Seed, Hirshfield's Egyptian Gold, Hirshfield's Bag Of Gold. Royal Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Royal 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 Royal Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
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.
#FFFFFF
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Royal Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Roasted Sesame Seed by Benjamin Moore (#E1BA80), Egyptian Gold by Hirshfield's (#E8C186), Bag Of Gold by Hirshfield's (#E1BD88). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Royal Gold?
Royal Gold has an LRV of 54.4, 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 Royal Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.