Ref. #CEA071 · MP21961
Byzantine Gold Met.
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Byzantine Gold Met. Technical Profile
What color is Byzantine Gold Met.? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #CEA071. Colors similar to Byzantine Gold Met. include Behr Fresh Croissant, Valspar Bonfire Toffee, Behr Kenya. Byzantine Gold Met. has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Byzantine Gold Met. 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 Byzantine Gold Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Byzantine Gold Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Byzantine Gold Met.
#CEA071
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Byzantine Gold Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Byzantine Gold Met. 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Byzantine Gold Met..
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Byzantine Gold Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Byzantine Gold Met. have?
Byzantine Gold Met. by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Byzantine Gold Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Croissant by Behr (#CC9D6D), Bonfire Toffee by Valspar (#D5A472), Kenya by Behr (#CCA179). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Byzantine Gold Met.?
Byzantine Gold Met. has an LRV of 39.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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