Mardi Gras Gold 2019-10 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFB001, 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.
Ref. #FFB001 · 2019-10
Mardi Gras Gold
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mardi Gras Gold Technical Profile
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Mardi Gras Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mardi Gras 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 MooreMardi Gras Gold
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFrenzy
Frenzy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frenzy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Extreme Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Flame
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mardi Gras Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mardi Gras 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mardi Gras Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mardi Gras Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mardi Gras Gold are Frenzy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lemon Whisper by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Frenzy by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mardi Gras Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.