Gilded Ballroom CSP-980 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BC9E62, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bamboo Leaves from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9E62 · CSP-980
Gilded Ballroom
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gilded Ballroom Technical Profile
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Gilded Ballroom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gilded Ballroom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGilded Ballroom
Nearly identical
ValsparBamboo Leaves
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buffalo Hide
PPG
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Almond Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gilded Ballroom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gilded Ballroom
#BC9E62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Gilded Ballroom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gilded Ballroom 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 Gilded Ballroom.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gilded Ballroom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gilded Ballroom have?
Gilded Ballroom 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 Gilded Ballroom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gilded Ballroom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gilded Ballroom are Bamboo Leaves by Valspar (a near-identical match), Gold Finch by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glorious Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gilded Ballroom'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 Gilded Ballroom?
Gilded Ballroom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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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