Golden Nugget 2019-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFB801, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Laser Lemon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB801 · 2019-20
Golden Nugget
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Nugget Technical Profile
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Golden Nugget in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Nugget 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 Nugget
Nearly identical
BehrLaser Lemon
Laser Lemon
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright'n Shiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gold Abundance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Summer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mac N Cheese
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Nugget
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Nugget
#FFB801
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Nugget
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Nugget 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 Nugget.
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 Nugget — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Nugget have?
Golden Nugget 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 Nugget in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Nugget from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Nugget are Laser Lemon by Behr (a near-identical match), Bright'n Shiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Empire Yellow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Nugget'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 Nugget?
Golden Nugget has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.4, 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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Related Reading
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 Nugget's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.