Grecian Gold by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Grecian Gold

24%LRV Value
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Grecian Gold 224 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9F834A, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Harmony from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Grecian Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#9F834A
RGB159, 131, 74
LRV24.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Grecian Gold in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Grecian Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreGrecian Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGolden Harmony

Golden Harmony

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Trinket Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Brassy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Algae Bloom

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Graceful Gazelle

PPG

Very similar

Gold Estate

Vista Paint

Very similar

Apple Butter

Kilz

Very similar

Saffron Valley

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Grecian Olive

Valspar

Very similar

Grain .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Honey Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Grecian Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Grecian Gold

#9F834A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9EA775

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Grecian Gold

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Temple Tile

Complement

Starstruck

Grecian Gold Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

English Ochre

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Grecian Gold.

Brazen

Benjamin Moore · 259

#9E8347

Mustard Olive

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#A18643

Thyme

Benjamin Moore · 2148-20

#9E8853

Iced Coffee

Benjamin Moore · CSP-985

#997F56

Willow Green

Benjamin Moore · 2150-10

#A08D40

Dark Mustard

Benjamin Moore · 2161-30

#AC7F52

More brown colors from other brands

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

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

Toasted Sesame

PPG · 1099-5

#AF9A73

Cocoa Pecan

PPG · 1084-6

#967B5D

Burnt Toffee

Behr · S230-6

#A57551

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Grecian Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Grecian Gold have?
Grecian Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Grecian Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Grecian Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Grecian Gold are Golden Harmony by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Trinket Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Temple Tile by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Grecian Gold'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 Grecian Gold?
Grecian Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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