Old Gold by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Old Gold

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Old Gold 167 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E2A964, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sundancer from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Old Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#E2A964
RGB226, 169, 100
LRV42.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Old Gold in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Old 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 MooreOld Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySundancer

Sundancer

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Lamplit

Behr

Nearly identical

Torchlight

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Safari Sun

Valspar

Nearly identical

Spaghetti Squash

Kilz

Nearly identical

India Trade

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Wood Thrush Gold

PPG

Very similar

India Trade

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Butterscotch Syrup

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Very similar

India Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Grain .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Old Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Old Gold

#E2A964

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#BFC36F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Old Gold

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spaghetti Squash

Complement

Windjammer

Old Gold Room Palettes

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

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

November Rain

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Salzburg Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Old Gold.

Grand Canyon

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Bryant Gold

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Orange Appeal

Benjamin Moore · 124

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Antelope Canyon

Benjamin Moore · 125

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Eye of the Tiger

Benjamin Moore · 188

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Yellowstone

Benjamin Moore · 202

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More orange colors from other brands

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

Magnolia

Kilz · LD230-01

#FBE5BB

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams · 6886

#E47237

Champagne White

Kilz · TB-06

#EEE3D6

Sweet Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

PPG · 30YY 74/121

#EDDFCB

Old Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Old Gold have?
Old 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 Old Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Gold are Sundancer by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lamplit by Behr (a near-identical match), Torchlight by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old 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 Old Gold?
Old Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, 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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Why Old Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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