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Harvest Gold
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Harvest Gold Technical Profile
What color is Harvest Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D9A06A. Colors similar to Harvest Gold include Behr Fresh Nectar, Vista Paint Spice Cookie, Hirshfield's Spice Cookie. Harvest Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Harvest Gold 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 Harvest Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harvest Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harvest Gold
#D9A06A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDBC75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harvest Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harvest 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 Harvest Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Harvest Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harvest Gold have?
Harvest Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Harvest Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Fresh Nectar by Behr (#DCA26A), Spice Cookie by Vista Paint (#D69D6A), Spice Cookie by Hirshfield's (#D89D6B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Harvest Gold?
Harvest Gold has an LRV of 40.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Harvest Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.