Antiquarian Gold DET485 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BA8A45, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Turmeric from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BA8A45 · DET485
Antiquarian Gold
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquarian Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA8A45
RGB186, 138, 69
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Antiquarian Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antiquarian Gold
#BA8A45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antiquarian Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antiquarian 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
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Antiquarian Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antiquarian Gold have?
Antiquarian Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Antiquarian Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquarian Gold are Turmeric by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Millionaire by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pumpkin Squash by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antiquarian 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 Antiquarian Gold?
Antiquarian Gold has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, 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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