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Medieval Gold

27%LRV Value
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Medieval Gold 2152-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AE873F, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch Ripple from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Medieval Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#AE873F
RGB174, 135, 63
LRV26.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Medieval Gold in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Medieval 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 MooreMedieval Gold
Nearly identical
PPGButterscotch Ripple

Butterscotch Ripple

PPG

Nearly identical

Saffron Valley

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Golden Cadillac

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Grain .07

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Bourbon Street

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Walnut Shell

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Corduroy

Valspar

Very similar

Nankeen

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Lion Mane

Behr

Very similar

Apple Butter

Kilz

Very similar

Honey Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Medieval Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Medieval Gold

#AE873F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A6AF71

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Medieval Gold

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tapestry Gold

Complement

Wide Sky

Medieval Gold Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bronze Tone

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Medieval Gold.

Tapestry Gold

Benjamin Moore · 2153-30

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Golden Meadow

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#AF7F47

Goldenhurst

Benjamin Moore · 196

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Mustard Olive

Benjamin Moore · 2151-10

#A18643

Turmeric

Benjamin Moore · 2160-20

#BB8845

Willow Green

Benjamin Moore · 2150-10

#A08D40

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Farmhouse Ochre

Vista Paint · H0027

#B7833F

Smokey Topaz

Sherwin-Williams · 6117

#A57955

Amazon Mist

Hirshfield's · 0136

#7F6054

Chasm

Hirshfield's · 0172

#876044

Grecian Olive

Valspar · 3008-7A

#A38759

Medieval Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Medieval Gold have?
Medieval 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 Medieval Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Medieval Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medieval Gold are Butterscotch Ripple by PPG (a near-identical match), Saffron Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Golden Cadillac by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Medieval 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 Medieval Gold?
Medieval Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.7, 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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