Ref. #66504A · MP50639
Seared Gold Met.
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Seared Gold Met. Technical Profile
What color is Seared Gold Met.? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #66504A. Colors similar to Seared Gold Met. include Kilz Tonka Bean, Valspar Gardener's Soil, Valspar Piano Brown. Seared Gold Met. has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Seared Gold Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Seared 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 Seared Gold Met.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seared Gold Met.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seared Gold Met.
#66504A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#887B5B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seared Gold Met.
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seared 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 Seared Gold Met..
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Seared Gold Met. — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seared Gold Met. have?
Seared Gold Met. by MPC has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Seared Gold Met. from other brands?
The closest matches are Tonka Bean by Kilz (#654F48), Gardener's Soil by Valspar (#69534C), Piano Brown by Valspar (#64514D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seared Gold Met.?
Seared Gold Met. has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Seared Gold Met.
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seared Gold Met.'s warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.