Spice Gold 1040 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BDA57F, estimated LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glowing Dune from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BDA57F · 1040
Spice Gold
39%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spice Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDA57F
RGB189, 165, 127
Estimated LRV39.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Spice Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spice Gold
#BDA57F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spice Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spice Gold Room Palettes
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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
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Spice Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spice Gold have?
Spice Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spice Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spice Gold are Glowing Dune by Valspar (a close digital match), Caraway Seed by Valspar (a close digital match), Equestrian by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spice 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 Spice Gold?
Spice Gold has a estimated lightness value of 39.3, 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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