Ref. #E2BA30 · 360D-6
Yellow Gold
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Yellow Gold Technical Profile
What color is Yellow Gold? It's a medium warm yellow with the hex code #E2BA30. Colors similar to Yellow Gold include Benjamin Moore Sun Valley, Sherwin-Williams Eye Catching, Dunn-Edwards Woven Gold. Yellow Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Yellow 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 crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Yellow Gold reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Yellow Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Yellow Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Yellow Gold
#E2BA30
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Yellow Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Yellow 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 Yellow Gold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Yellow Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Yellow Gold have?
Yellow Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Yellow Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Sun Valley by Benjamin Moore (#E5BD3C), Eye Catching by Sherwin-Williams (#DDB835), Woven Gold by Dunn-Edwards (#DCB639). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Yellow Gold?
Yellow Gold has an LRV of 51.5, 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 Yellow Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.