Gold Finch 0871 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #BA9B5D, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is El Sereno Gold from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA9B5D · 0871
Gold Finch
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gold Finch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Finch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sGold Finch
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEl Sereno Gold
El Sereno Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Monarch Gold
PPG
Very similar
Donegal Tweed
Behr
Very similar
Tiny Tadpole
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antique Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Finch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Finch
#BA9B5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Finch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Finch 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Gold Finch.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Finch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Finch have?
Gold Finch by Hirshfield's 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 Gold Finch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Finch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Finch are El Sereno Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gold Finch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gilded Ballroom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Finch'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 Gold Finch?
Gold Finch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Finch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.