Gold Leaf 201 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2C579, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waffle Cone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C579 · 201
Gold Leaf
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Leaf Technical Profile
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Gold Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGold Leaf
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWaffle Cone
Waffle Cone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Swiftly Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Siesta
PPG
Nearly identical
Chickadee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
Lol Yellow
Behr
Very similar
Golden Glow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Leaf
#E2C579
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Leaf 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 Gold Leaf.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Leaf have?
Gold Leaf by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Gold Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Leaf are Waffle Cone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Swiftly Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tropical Siesta by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Leaf'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 Gold Leaf?
Gold Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.