Summerdale Gold HC-17 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C2A974, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusted Olive from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C2A974 · HC-17
Summerdale Gold
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Summerdale Gold Technical Profile
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Summerdale Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summerdale 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 MooreSummerdale Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDusted Olive
Dusted Olive
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flax Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
King'S Ransom Gold
PPG
Very similar
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summerdale Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summerdale Gold
#C2A974
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Summerdale Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summerdale 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 Summerdale 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.
Summerdale Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summerdale Gold have?
Summerdale Gold by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Summerdale Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summerdale Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summerdale Gold are Dusted Olive by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Stone .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Golden Popover by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summerdale 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 Summerdale Gold?
Summerdale Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, 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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