Everard Gold CW-435 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AE9668, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Life Exotic from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE9668 · CW-435
Everard Gold
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Everard Gold Technical Profile
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Everard Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Everard 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 MooreEverard Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLife Exotic
Life Exotic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lioness
Valspar
Nearly identical
Life Exotic
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cool Camel
PPG
Nearly identical
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cliff Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Edgy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Visible difference
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Grey Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Everard Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Everard Gold
#AE9668
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Everard Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Everard 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 Everard 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.
Everard Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Everard Gold have?
Everard 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 Everard Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Everard Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Everard Gold are Life Exotic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), There's No Place Like Home by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lioness by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Everard 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 Everard Gold?
Everard Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.8, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Everard Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.