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.
Ref. #AE873F · 2152-10
Medieval Gold
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Medieval Gold Technical Profile
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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
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.
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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
Medieval 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 Medieval Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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