Ref. #B17743 · 998
Gold Metal
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Metal Technical Profile
What color is Gold Metal? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #B17743. Colors similar to Gold Metal include Vista Paint Gold Metal, Sherwin-Williams Saucy Gold, Valspar Wet Riverbanks. Gold Metal has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Gold Metal creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Gold Metal pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Gold Metal
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Metal
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Metal
#B17743
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AF76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Metal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Metal 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 Metal.
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 Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Metal have?
Gold Metal by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Gold Metal from other brands?
The closest matches are Gold Metal by Vista Paint (#B1763F), Saucy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#B6743B), Wet Riverbanks by Valspar (#B6793D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gold Metal?
Gold Metal has an LRV of 22.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Metal's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.