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Silence is Golden

38%LRV Value
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Silence is Golden 0891 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C2A06D, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Empire Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Silence is Golden Technical Profile

HEX Code#C2A06D
RGB194, 160, 109
LRV37.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's

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Silence is Golden in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Silence is Golden in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sSilence is Golden
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEmpire Gold

Empire Gold

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Silence is Golden

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Antelope Hide

Valspar

Nearly identical

A Touch of Gold

PPG

Nearly identical

Fresh Sawdust

Behr

Nearly identical

Cork Board

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bread Pudding

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Coffeehouse Ochre

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Duster

Farrow & Ball

Nearly identical

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Very similar

Banana Nut

Kilz

Very similar

Sand Yellow

RAL

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Silence is Golden

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Silence is Golden

#C2A06D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADB280

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Silence is Golden

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antelope Hide

Complement

Lapis Lazuli

Silence is Golden Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pumpkin

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Raindance

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Medieval

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Silence is Golden — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Silence is Golden have?
Silence is Golden by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Silence is Golden in your own space before committing.
What colors match Silence is Golden from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Silence is Golden are Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Silence is Golden by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Antelope Hide by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Silence is Golden'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 Silence is Golden?
Silence is Golden has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.7, 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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