Silence is Golden 0891 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #C2A06D, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #C2A06D · 0891
Silence is Golden
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Silence is Golden Technical Profile
HEX Code#C2A06D
RGB194, 160, 109
Estimated LRV37.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's
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Colors That Work With Silence is Golden
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Silence is Golden
#C2A06D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB280
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Silence is Golden 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Silence is Golden by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Antelope Hide by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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