Marblehead Gold HC-11 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2C579, LRV 55 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waffle Cone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C579 · HC-11
Marblehead Gold
55%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marblehead Gold Technical Profile
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Marblehead Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marblehead 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 MooreMarblehead Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWaffle Cone
Waffle Cone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Swiftly Green
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tropical Siesta
PPG
Nearly identical
Chickadee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chilled Chardonnay
Kilz
Very similar
Lol Yellow
Behr
Very similar
Golden Glow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marblehead Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marblehead Gold
#E2C579
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Marblehead Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marblehead 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 Marblehead 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.
Marblehead Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marblehead Gold have?
Marblehead 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 Marblehead Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marblehead Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marblehead Gold are Waffle Cone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Swiftly Green by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tropical Siesta by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marblehead 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 Marblehead Gold?
Marblehead Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Marblehead Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.