Gold of Midas 0965 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FFEAC7, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold of Midas from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFEAC7 · 0965
Gold of Midas
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold of Midas Technical Profile
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Gold of Midas in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold of Midas 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 of Midas
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold of Midas
Gold of Midas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cosmic Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Barely Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Light Nougat
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Sherbet
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Tea Light
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Walnut Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Create .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Peachy Cream
PPG
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold of Midas
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold of Midas
#FFEAC7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold of Midas
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold of Midas 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 of Midas.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold of Midas — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold of Midas have?
Gold of Midas by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold of Midas in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold of Midas from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold of Midas are Gold of Midas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cosmic Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold of Midas'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 of Midas?
Gold of Midas has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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