Mardi Gras Gold 2019-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFB001, estimated LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frenzy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FFB001 · 2019-10
Mardi Gras Gold
48%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mardi Gras Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFB001
RGB255, 176, 1
Estimated LRV48.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Hirshfield's
#FFB000
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Frenzy
Vista Paint
#FFB100
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#FFAE10
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#FFB41C
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#F8AC1D
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#F8AC1D
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Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
#FFAA00
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#F4A900
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Colors That Work With Mardi Gras Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mardi Gras Gold
#FFB001
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mardi Gras Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mardi Gras 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
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Mardi Gras Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mardi Gras Gold have?
Mardi Gras Gold by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Mardi Gras Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mardi Gras Gold are Frenzy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Lemon Whisper by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Frenzy by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mardi Gras 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 Mardi Gras Gold?
Mardi Gras Gold has a estimated lightness value of 48.1, 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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