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.
Ref. #9F834A · 224
Grecian Gold
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Grecian Gold Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Grecian Gold 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 Grecian Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Grecian Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.