El Sereno Gold 223 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA9A5C, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #BA9A5C · 223
El Sereno Gold
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
El Sereno Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA9A5C
RGB186, 154, 92
Estimated LRV34.3
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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Colors That Work With El Sereno Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Gold Finch by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Escapade Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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