Marblehead Gold HC-11 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2C579, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E2C579 · HC-11
Marblehead Gold
55%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Marblehead Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#E2C579
RGB226, 197, 121
Estimated LRV55.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Marblehead Gold
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marblehead Gold
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marblehead Gold Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Marblehead Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marblehead Gold are Waffle Cone by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Swiftly Green by Valspar (a close digital match), Tropical Siesta by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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