Princeton Gold HC-14 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C3AB6D, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deep Golden Straw from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C3AB6D · HC-14
Princeton Gold
39%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Princeton Gold Technical Profile
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Princeton Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Princeton 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 MoorePrinceton Gold
Nearly identical
PPGDeep Golden Straw
Deep Golden Straw
PPG
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunshine Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Flax Straw
Behr
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Princeton Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Princeton Gold
#C3AB6D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Princeton Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Princeton 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 Princeton 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.
Princeton Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Princeton Gold have?
Princeton 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 Princeton Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Princeton Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Princeton Gold are Deep Golden Straw by PPG (a near-identical match), Ripe Olives by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sassy Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Princeton 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 Princeton Gold?
Princeton Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.4, 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 Princeton Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.