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Golden Hills
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Hills Technical Profile
What color is Golden Hills? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #E2D6AB. Colors similar to Golden Hills include Behr Primitive Green, Hirshfield's Howdy Neighbor, Vista Paint Howdy Neighbor. Golden Hills has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Golden Hills sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Golden Hills reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Golden Hills
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Hills
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Hills
#E2D6AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Hills
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Hills 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 Hills.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Hills — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Hills have?
Golden Hills by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Golden Hills from other brands?
The closest matches are Primitive Green by Behr (#DDD3A9), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (#DED2AA), Howdy Neighbor by Vista Paint (#DCD2A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Hills?
Golden Hills has an LRV of 63.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Hills's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.