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Pan for Gold

48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Pan for Gold 181 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDB45E, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Welcoming Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Pan for Gold Technical Profile

HEX Code#EDB45E
RGB237, 180, 94
LRV47.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Pan for Gold in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Pan for 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 MoorePan for Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWelcoming Yellow

Welcoming Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Kernel

Behr

Nearly identical

Afternoon Tea

Valspar

Nearly identical

Olden Amber

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Antique Brass

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Oro De Maya

PPG

Nearly identical

Equator

Kilz

Very similar

Lemon Poppy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Lemon Poppy

Vista Paint

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Very similar

Aspire .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Pan for Gold

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Pan for Gold

#EDB45E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C0CA68

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Pan for Gold

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Afternoon Tea

Complement

Castle Moat

Pan for 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

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

November Rain

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Salzburg Blue

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pan for Gold.

Golden Archway

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Corn Husk

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Damask Gold

Benjamin Moore · CW-405

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August Morning

Benjamin Moore · 2156-40

#EDB46E

Luminous Days

Benjamin Moore · 300

#F0BD51

Orange Appeal

Benjamin Moore · 124

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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.

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Antique White

Valspar · 7002-20

#EFE8DA

Pebble Bluff

Vista Paint · OW136

#F4EDDF

Castle Ridge

Behr · PWN-41

#EADEC7

Sweet Marzipan

Behr · ICC-51

#ECD5AA

Pan for Gold — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Pan for Gold have?
Pan for 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 Pan for Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pan for Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pan for Gold are Welcoming Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Kernel by Behr (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pan for 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 Pan for Gold?
Pan for Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.6, 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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