Golden Garden 221 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DECB9B, estimated LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Twine from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DECB9B · 221
Golden Garden
58%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Garden Technical Profile
HEX Code#DECB9B
RGB222, 203, 155
Estimated LRV57.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Golden Garden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Garden
#DECB9B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Garden
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Garden 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
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Golden Garden — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Garden have?
Golden Garden by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Garden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Garden are Natural Twine by Behr (a close digital match), Pale Pollen by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Prairie Land by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Garden'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 Garden?
Golden Garden has a estimated lightness value of 57.8, 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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