Glen Ridge Gold 301 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3AE4B, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Essence from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3AE4B · 301
Glen Ridge Gold
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Glen Ridge Gold Technical Profile
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Glen Ridge Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glen Ridge 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 MooreGlen Ridge Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLemon Essence
Lemon Essence
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Essence
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lion's Mane
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gambol Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Saffron Spice
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sweet Maple
Behr
Nearly identical
Oro De Maya
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glen Ridge Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glen Ridge Gold
#E3AE4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glen Ridge Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Glen Ridge Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glen Ridge Gold have?
Glen Ridge Gold by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Glen Ridge Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glen Ridge Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glen Ridge Gold are Lemon Essence by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Essence by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lion's Mane by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge Gold?
Glen Ridge Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.9, 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 Glen Ridge Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.