El Sereno Gold 223 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA9A5C, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Finch from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA9A5C · 223
El Sereno Gold
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
El Sereno Gold Technical Profile
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El Sereno Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to El Sereno 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 MooreEl Sereno Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGold Finch
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Monarch Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Donegal Tweed
Behr
Very similar
Antique Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With El Sereno Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Sereno Gold
#BA9A5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Sereno Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Sereno 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 El Sereno 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.
El Sereno Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Sereno Gold have?
El Sereno 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 El Sereno Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match El Sereno Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Sereno Gold are Gold Finch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gold Finch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Escapade Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting El Sereno 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 El Sereno Gold?
El Sereno Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why El Sereno Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.