Solid Gold M280-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C89848, estimated 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.
Behr · #C89848 · M280-6
Solid Gold
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Solid Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#C89848
RGB200, 152, 72
Estimated LRV35.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Solid Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Solid Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Solid Gold are Laredo Road by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gingerbread House by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mayan Treasure by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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