Antiquarian Gold DET485 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BA8A45, 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.
Ref. #BA8A45 · DET485
Antiquarian Gold
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquarian Gold Technical Profile
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Antiquarian Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antiquarian Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAntiquarian Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTurmeric
Turmeric
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Millionaire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Squash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rice Curry
Behr
Very similar
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Butterscotch Ripple
PPG
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antiquarian Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Antiquarian Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antiquarian Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquarian Gold are Turmeric by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Millionaire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Squash by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antiquarian Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.