Dorset Gold HC-8 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DEB774, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Afternoon Stroll from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DEB774 · HC-8
Dorset Gold
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dorset Gold Technical Profile
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Dorset Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dorset 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 MooreDorset Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparAfternoon Stroll
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wild Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Wheat Bread
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Strike
PPG
Nearly identical
West Warwick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dorset Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dorset Gold
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Dorset Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dorset 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 Dorset Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dorset Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dorset Gold have?
Dorset Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dorset Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dorset Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dorset Gold are Afternoon Stroll by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Aged Amber by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dorset 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 Dorset Gold?
Dorset Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dorset Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.