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Golden Mist

52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Golden Mist Technical Profile

HEX Code#E9BA82
RGB233, 186, 130
LRV51.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Golden Mist

Complement

Romantic Isle

Golden Mist Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Burnt Caramel

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Salzburg Blue

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Soft Marigold

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Chestertown Buff

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

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Orange Ice

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Alloy Bronze

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Maple Granola

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Coral Canyon

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Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

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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