Golden Retriever 2165-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BB8C53, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #BB8C53 · 2165-30
Golden Retriever
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Retriever Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB8C53
RGB187, 140, 83
Estimated LRV29.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Golden Retriever
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Retriever from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Retriever are Ghost Town by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tamed Lyon by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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