Byzantine Gold 1099 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A9885C, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chicory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A9885C · 1099
Byzantine Gold
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Byzantine Gold Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Byzantine Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Byzantine 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 MooreByzantine Gold
Nearly identical
PPGChicory
Chicory
PPG
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chamois Leather
Behr
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Very similar
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Byzantine Gold — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Byzantine Gold
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
Pure 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
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 Byzantine 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Byzantine Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Byzantine Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Byzantine Gold are Chicory by PPG (a near-identical match), Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rich Oak by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Byzantine Gold
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 Byzantine Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.