Ref. #A88058 · 1071
Fairmont Gold
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fairmont Gold Technical Profile
What color is Fairmont Gold? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A88058. Colors similar to Fairmont Gold include Valspar Leather Satchel, Hirshfield's Butterscotch Mousse, Vista Paint Caramel Mountain. Fairmont Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 25 gives Fairmont Gold depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Fairmont Gold pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Fairmont Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Leather Satchel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Teddy Bear
MPC
Nearly identical
Treasure Hunt
PPG
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Roman Brick
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Circus Peanut
Behr
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairmont Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairmont Gold
#A88058
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairmont Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairmont 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 Fairmont 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.
Fairmont Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairmont Gold have?
Fairmont Gold by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Fairmont Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Leather Satchel by Valspar (#A9825E), Butterscotch Mousse by Hirshfield's (#A97D54), Caramel Mountain by Vista Paint (#A27D56). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fairmont Gold?
Fairmont Gold has an LRV of 24.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fairmont Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.