Golden Mist 2158-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9BA82, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Polvo de Oro from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E9BA82 · 2158-40
Golden Mist
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Mist Technical Profile
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Golden Mist in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Mist 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 Mist
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsPolvo de Oro
Polvo de Oro
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Glazed Ginger
Valspar
Nearly identical
Suebee Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mom’s Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Eastern Amber
Behr
Nearly identical
Amberwave
PPG
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Mist
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Mist
#E9BA82
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Mist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Mist 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 Mist.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Mist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Mist have?
Golden Mist by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Mist in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Mist are Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Glazed Ginger by Valspar (a near-identical match), Suebee Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Mist'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 Mist?
Golden Mist has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Mist's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.