Mystic Gold HC-37 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A8895C, LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turning Leaves from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8895C · HC-37
Mystic Gold
27%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Mystic Gold Technical Profile
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Mystic Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mystic 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 MooreMystic Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTurning Leaves
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chicory
PPG
Nearly identical
Fall Harvest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Nearly identical
Peristyle Brass
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mystic Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mystic Gold
#A8895C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mystic Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mystic 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 Mystic 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.
Mystic Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mystic Gold have?
Mystic 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 Mystic Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mystic Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mystic Gold are Turning Leaves by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Chicory by PPG (a near-identical match), Fall Harvest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mystic 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 Mystic Gold?
Mystic Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.0, 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 Mystic Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.