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.
Ref. #C2A06D · 0891
Silence is Golden
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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
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
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
Similar Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Silence is Golden.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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Why Silence is Golden's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.