Gold Rush 2166-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B6642D, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood .02 from Colorhouse (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B6642D · 2166-10
Gold Rush
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Rush Technical Profile
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Gold Rush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Rush 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 Rush
Very similar
ColorhouseWood .02
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Copper Pot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mincemeat
PPG
Very similar
Chai Spice
Behr
Very similar
Orange Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Confident Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Desert Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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.
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Rush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Rush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Rush are Wood .02 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Copper Pot by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Mincemeat by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Gold Rush'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 Rush?
Gold Rush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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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.