Blair Gold HC-22 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BDA571, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusted Olive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDA571 · HC-22
Blair Gold
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blair Gold Technical Profile
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Blair Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blair Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlair Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDusted Olive
Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sassafras
Vista Paint
Very similar
Buffalo Hide
PPG
Very similar
Sassafras
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blair Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blair Gold
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Blair Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blair 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Blair Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blair Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blair Gold have?
Blair Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blair Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blair Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blair Gold are Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cumin by Behr (a near-identical match), Almond Toast by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blair 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 Blair Gold?
Blair Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, 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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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 Blair Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.