Jamesboro Gold HC-88 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #988567, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Path from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #988567 · HC-88
Jamesboro Gold
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Jamesboro Gold Technical Profile
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Jamesboro Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Jamesboro 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 MooreJamesboro Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparPrairie Path
Prairie Path
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dark Legacy Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
Behr
Nearly identical
African Plain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Meadow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ceramic Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ridgecrest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Jamesboro Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Jamesboro Gold
#988567
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Jamesboro Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Jamesboro 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 Jamesboro 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.
Jamesboro Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Jamesboro Gold have?
Jamesboro 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 Jamesboro Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jamesboro Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jamesboro Gold are Prairie Path by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dark Legacy Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Toffee Crunch by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jamesboro 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 Jamesboro Gold?
Jamesboro Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.4, 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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