Alchemical Gold 320-7DB is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #886C47, 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.
Ref. #886C47 · 320-7DB
Alchemical Gold
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Alchemical Gold Technical Profile
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Alchemical Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Alchemical Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAlchemical Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGolden Fressia
Golden Fressia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Weathered Oak
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
Nearly identical
Chester Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Freesia
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Library Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Alchemical Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Alchemical Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Alchemical Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Alchemical Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Alchemical Gold are Golden Fressia by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Frontier Paradise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Weathered Oak by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Alchemical Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.