Golden Retriever 2165-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BB8C53, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ghost Town from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BB8C53 · 2165-30
Golden Retriever
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Retriever Technical Profile
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Golden Retriever in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Retriever 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 Retriever
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGhost Town
Ghost Town
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Garden Ochre
Valspar
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Radiance
Behr
Nearly identical
Apple Crisp
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Allegro
PPG
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Retriever
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Retriever
#BB8C53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Retriever
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Retriever 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 Retriever.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Retriever — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Retriever have?
Golden Retriever by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Retriever in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Retriever from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Retriever are Ghost Town by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Tamed Lyon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Retriever'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 Retriever?
Golden Retriever has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Retriever's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.