Golden Hills 262 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2D6AB, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E2D6AB · 262
Golden Hills
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Hills Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2D6AB
RGB226, 214, 171
Estimated LRV63.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Golden Hills
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Hills from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Hills are Primitive Green by Behr (a close digital match), Howdy Neighbor by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Howdy Neighbor by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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