Golden Mist 2158-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E9BA82, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E9BA82 · 2158-40
Golden Mist
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Mist Technical Profile
HEX Code#E9BA82
RGB233, 186, 130
Estimated LRV51.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Golden Mist
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Mist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Mist are Polvo de Oro by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Glazed Ginger by Valspar (a close digital match), Suebee Honey by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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