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Gold Rush
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Rush Technical Profile
What color is Gold Rush? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #B6642D. Colors similar to Gold Rush include Colorhouse Wood .02, Sherwin-Williams Copper Pot, PPG Mincemeat. Gold Rush has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Gold Rush creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Gold Rush
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Rush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Rush
#B6642D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5AD61
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Rush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Rush 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 Rush.
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 Rush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Rush have?
Gold Rush by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Gold Rush from other brands?
The closest matches are Wood .02 by Colorhouse (#B2683A), Copper Pot by Sherwin-Williams (#B16A37), Mincemeat by PPG (#B66A3C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gold Rush?
Gold Rush has an LRV of 19.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Rush's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.