Hollywood Gold 279 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBAC56, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glorious Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBAC56 · 279
Hollywood Gold
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hollywood Gold Technical Profile
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Hollywood Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hollywood 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 MooreHollywood Gold
Nearly identical
PPGGlorious Gold
Glorious Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Slip into Sunset
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tanami Desert
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Golden Avocado
Valspar
Very similar
Lemongrass
Behr
Very similar
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hollywood Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hollywood Gold
#CBAC56
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Hollywood Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hollywood 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 Hollywood Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Hollywood Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hollywood Gold have?
Hollywood Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Hollywood Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hollywood Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hollywood Gold are Glorious Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Yellow Lupine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Summer Chartreuse by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hollywood 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 Hollywood Gold?
Hollywood Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hollywood Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.