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Gold Vessel
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Vessel Technical Profile
What color is Gold Vessel? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #EABA8A. Colors similar to Gold Vessel include Valspar Fragrant Coriander, Benjamin Moore Persian Melon, Dutch Boy Crisp Ecru. Gold Vessel has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Gold Vessel sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Gold Vessel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Fragrant Coriander
Valspar
Nearly identical
Persian Melon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crisp Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Apple Turnover
Behr
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brass
Kilz
Very similar
Mom's Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rusty Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Vessel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Vessel
#EABA8A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Vessel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Vessel 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 Gold Vessel.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Vessel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Vessel have?
Gold Vessel by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Gold Vessel from other brands?
The closest matches are Fragrant Coriander by Valspar (#E7B98B), Persian Melon by Benjamin Moore (#E7B88A), Crisp Ecru by Dutch Boy (#F1BF8E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gold Vessel?
Gold Vessel has an LRV of 54.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Gold Vessel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.