Ref. #A38458 · MP21110
Heather Gold Met.
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Heather Gold Met. Technical Profile
What color is Heather Gold Met.? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A38458. Colors similar to Heather Gold Met. include Vista Paint Mexican Hills, Vista Paint Rich Oak, PPG Tattle Tan. Heather Gold Met. has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 25 gives Heather Gold Met. depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Heather Gold Met. pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Heather Gold Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Mexican Hills
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tattle Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Banner Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rich Oak
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lavish Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Byzantine Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Heather Gold Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Heather Gold Met.
#A38458
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AC82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Heather Gold Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Heather 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 Heather Gold Met..
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Heather Gold Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Heather Gold Met. have?
Heather Gold Met. by MPC has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Heather Gold Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Mexican Hills by Vista Paint (#A3855C), Rich Oak by Vista Paint (#A68456), Tattle Tan by PPG (#A48454). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Heather Gold Met.?
Heather Gold Met. has an LRV of 25.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Heather Gold Met.'s neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.