Gold Metal 0998 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #B17743, 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.
Ref. #B17743 · 0998
Gold Metal
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Metal Technical Profile
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Gold Metal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Metal 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 Metal
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Metal
Gold Metal
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sparrow'S Beak
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Saucy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wet Riverbanks
Valspar
Nearly identical
Byzantine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Fresh Praline
PPG
Very similar
Roasted Cashew
Behr
Very similar
Sedona at Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Metal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Metal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Metal are Gold Metal by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sparrow'S Beak by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Saucy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.