Medieval Gold 2152-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AE873F, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #AE873F · 2152-10
Medieval Gold
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Medieval Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#AE873F
RGB174, 135, 63
Estimated LRV26.7
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 Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Medieval Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Medieval Gold
#AE873F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AF71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Medieval 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Medieval Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Medieval Gold are Butterscotch Ripple by PPG (a close digital match), Saffron Valley by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Golden Cadillac by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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