Golden Hills 262 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2D6AB, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Primitive Green from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2D6AB · 262
Golden Hills
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Golden Hills in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Hills 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 Hills
Nearly identical
BehrPrimitive Green
Primitive Green
Behr
Nearly identical
Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Howdy Neighbor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Burnished Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Solstice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cadence Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rice Paddy
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Hills in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Hills are Primitive Green by Behr (a near-identical match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Howdy Neighbor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Hills'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 Hills?
Golden Hills has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.8, 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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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.