Delightful Golden 2158-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D29851, estimated LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saffron Strands from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #D29851 · 2158-30
Delightful Golden
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Delightful Golden Technical Profile
HEX Code#D29851
RGB210, 152, 81
Estimated LRV36.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Delightful Golden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delightful Golden
#D29851
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BD75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delightful Golden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delightful Golden 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
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Delightful Golden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delightful Golden have?
Delightful Golden by Benjamin Moore 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 Delightful Golden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delightful Golden are Saffron Strands by Behr (a close digital match), Saffron Strands by Behr (a close digital match), Georgian Yellow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Delightful Golden'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 Delightful Golden?
Delightful Golden has a estimated lightness value of 36.8, 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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