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Metallic Gold

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Metallic Gold 2163-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BF9A7D, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earthy Tan from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Metallic Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#BF9A7D
RGB191, 154, 125
LRV35.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Metallic Gold in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Metallic 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 MooreMetallic Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintEarthy Tan

Earthy Tan

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Egyptian Pyramid

Behr

Nearly identical

New Haven Clay

Valspar

Nearly identical

Wickerwork

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Warm Hearth

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Brownington Court

PPG

Nearly identical

Blonde Shell

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Cinnaswirl

Kilz

Very similar

Ginger Nut

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Dead Salmon

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Colors That Work With Metallic Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Metallic Gold

#BF9A7D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AEAB84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Metallic Gold

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Friendly Tan

Complement

Alaskan Blue

Metallic Gold Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Metallic Gold.

Dark Buff

Benjamin Moore · CSP-320

#BA9C83

Farm Fresh

Benjamin Moore · AF-360

#C5A079

Peanut Shell

Benjamin Moore · 2162-40

#C19E74

Barley Harvest

Benjamin Moore · 1070

#C29E74

Tiramisu

Benjamin Moore · CC-486

#B5977B

Spice Gold

Benjamin Moore · 1040

#BDA57F

More orange colors from other brands

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

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Chestnut Bisque

Behr · S200-4

#BE9A89

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Metallic Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Metallic Gold have?
Metallic 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 Metallic Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Metallic Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Metallic Gold are Earthy Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Egyptian Pyramid by Behr (a near-identical match), New Haven Clay by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Metallic 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 Metallic Gold?
Metallic Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, 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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