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Green Gold
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Green Gold Technical Profile
What color is Green Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #C5B088. Colors similar to Green Gold include PPG Desert Camel, Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan, PPG Earthy Cane. Green Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Green Gold depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Green Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Desert Camel
PPG
Nearly identical
Harmonic Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tweed Jacket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Floor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Shelburne Buff
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spring Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Saturn Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Green Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Green Gold
#C5B088
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Green Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Green Gold 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 Green Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Green Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Green Gold have?
Green Gold by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Green Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Desert Camel by PPG (#C2AE88), Harmonic Tan by Sherwin-Williams (#C6B08A), Earthy Cane by PPG (#C5B28B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Green Gold?
Green Gold has an LRV of 44.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Green Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.