Beige Gold reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 57 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #DAC5A0 · 317-2DB
Beige Gold
57%LRV Value
Beige Gold Technical Profile
What color is Dutch Boy Beige Gold (317-2DB)? It's a light warm orange — hex #DAC5A0, LRV 57. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Beige Gold is Vista Paint Golden Buff — a near-identical match on the wall, with PPG Golden Ecru and Hirshfield's Golden Buff also close. At LRV 57, Beige Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Beige Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Beige Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Beige Gold
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Beige Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Beige 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 Beige 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.
Beige Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Beige Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Beige Gold are Golden Buff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Ecru by PPG (a near-identical match), Golden Buff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Beige Gold's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Beige Gold?
Beige Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Beige Gold depends on the room. Here's how to choose.