Gold Metal 0998 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B17743, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Metal from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #B17743 · 0998
Gold Metal
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Metal Technical Profile
HEX Code#B17743
RGB177, 119, 67
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Gold Metal
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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
Digital 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
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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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Gold Metal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Metal have?
Gold Metal by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) 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 Gold Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Metal are Gold Metal by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sparrow'S Beak by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Saucy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gold Metal'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 Metal?
Gold Metal has a estimated lightness value of 22.9, 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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