Alchemical Gold 320-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #886C47, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Fressia from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #886C47 · 320-7DB
Alchemical Gold
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Alchemical Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#886C47
RGB136, 108, 71
Estimated LRV16.4
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 Familybrown
BrandDutch Boy
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Compare alternatives to Alchemical Gold
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Golden Fressia
Vista Paint
#876E49
Close digital match
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
#8C6C43
Close digital match
Weathered Oak
Benjamin Moore
#866947
Close digital match
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
#866D4D
Close digital match
Chester Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#876B4B
Close digital match
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
#876F4D
Close digital match
Library Oak
Behr
#836C49
Close digital match
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#7F6743
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Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
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Ancient Root
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#835E3B
Visible digital difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
#827462
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Clay .03
Colorhouse
#A16941
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Colors That Work With Alchemical Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Alchemical Gold
#886C47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979A68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Alchemical Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Alchemical 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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Alchemical Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Alchemical Gold have?
Alchemical Gold by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Alchemical Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alchemical Gold are Golden Fressia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Frontier Paradise by Valspar (a close digital match), Weathered Oak by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Alchemical 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 Alchemical Gold?
Alchemical Gold has a estimated lightness value of 16.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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