Eastlake Gold 9 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C28E61, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glazed Ginger from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C28E61 · 9
Eastlake Gold
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Eastlake Gold Technical Profile
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Eastlake Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Eastlake Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEastlake Gold
Nearly identical
BehrGlazed Ginger
Glazed Ginger
Behr
Nearly identical
Broomstick
PPG
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly
Valspar
Very similar
Apple Crisp
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Santa Fe Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Peace of Mind
Vista Paint
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Eastlake Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Eastlake Gold
#C28E61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4B27E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Eastlake Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Eastlake Gold 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Eastlake Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Eastlake Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Eastlake Gold have?
Eastlake Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Eastlake Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Eastlake Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Eastlake Gold are Glazed Ginger by Behr (a near-identical match), Broomstick by PPG (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Sundae by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Eastlake Gold'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 Eastlake Gold?
Eastlake Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.7, 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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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 Eastlake Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.