Byzantine Gold 1099 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A9885C, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chicory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A9885C · 1099
Byzantine Gold
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Byzantine Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#A9885C
RGB169, 136, 92
Estimated LRV26.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#A78658
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#A6885D
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#A7855A
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#A68456
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#A4875F
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#A7855D
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Colors That Work With Byzantine Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Byzantine Gold
#A9885C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Byzantine Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Byzantine 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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Byzantine Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Byzantine Gold have?
Byzantine Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Byzantine Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Byzantine Gold are Chicory by PPG (a close digital match), Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Rich Oak by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Byzantine 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 Byzantine Gold?
Byzantine Gold has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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