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.
Ref. #EDB45E · 181
Pan for Gold
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pan for Gold Technical Profile
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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
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.
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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
Pan for 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 Pan for Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pan for Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.