Solid Gold M280-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C89848, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laredo Road from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C89848 · M280-6
Solid Gold
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solid Gold Technical Profile
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Solid Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Solid Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSolid Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLaredo Road
Laredo Road
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Nearly identical
Maple Sugar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chapultepec
Vista Paint
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tupelo Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Solid Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Solid Gold
#C89848
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Solid Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Solid 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 Solid 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.
Solid Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Solid Gold have?
Solid Gold by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Solid Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Solid Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solid Gold are Laredo Road by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mayan Treasure by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Solid 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 Solid Gold?
Solid Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Solid Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.