Scrivener Gold CW-430 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B8A06E, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almond Toast from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8A06E · CW-430
Scrivener Gold
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Scrivener Gold Technical Profile
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Scrivener Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scrivener 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 MooreScrivener Gold
Nearly identical
BehrAlmond Toast
Almond Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Buffalo Hide
PPG
Nearly identical
Soft Moccasin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassafras
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scrivener Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scrivener Gold
#B8A06E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Scrivener Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scrivener 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 Scrivener 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.
Scrivener Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scrivener Gold have?
Scrivener 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 Scrivener Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scrivener Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scrivener Gold are Almond Toast by Behr (a near-identical match), Bedouin Trail by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cumin by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Scrivener 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 Scrivener Gold?
Scrivener Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.5, 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 Scrivener Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.