Shiny Gold 0388 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #AE9F65, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shiny Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE9F65 · 0388
Shiny Gold
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shiny Gold Technical Profile
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Shiny Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shiny Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sShiny Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShiny Gold
Shiny Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Old Times Sake
PPG
Nearly identical
Swampwater
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Bean Casserol
Behr
Nearly identical
Military Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fried Pickle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Beige
RAL
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shiny Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shiny Gold
#AE9F65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shiny Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shiny 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 Shiny Gold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Shiny Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shiny Gold have?
Shiny Gold by Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Shiny Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shiny Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shiny Gold are Shiny Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Old Times Sake by PPG (a near-identical match), Swampwater by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shiny Gold'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 Shiny Gold?
Shiny Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shiny Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.