Golden Chalice 2151-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AD8E47, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pirate's Gold from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AD8E47 · 2151-20
Golden Chalice
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Chalice Technical Profile
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Golden Chalice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Chalice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGolden Chalice
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPirate's Gold
Pirate's Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Strike
Vista Paint
Very similar
Corduroy
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Rabbit
Behr
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Gathering Field
PPG
Very similar
Jungle Expedition
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Chalice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Chalice
#AD8E47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AE79
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Chalice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Chalice 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 Golden Chalice.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Chalice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Chalice have?
Golden Chalice 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 Golden Chalice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Chalice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Chalice are Pirate's Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gold Strike by Vista Paint (a very close match), Corduroy by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Golden Chalice'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 Golden Chalice?
Golden Chalice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.7, 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 Golden Chalice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.