Botanica Gold 7886 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BC9D58, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Escapade Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9D58 · 7886
Botanica Gold
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Botanica Gold Technical Profile
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Botanica Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Botanica Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBotanica Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsEscapade Gold
Escapade Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Millington Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Finch
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Brown Rum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Exotic Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Donegal Tweed
Behr
Nearly identical
Shutter Bug
PPG
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Botanica Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Botanica Gold
#BC9D58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Botanica Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Botanica 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Botanica 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.
Botanica Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Botanica Gold have?
Botanica Gold by Vista Paint has a neutral 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 Botanica Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Botanica Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Botanica Gold are Escapade Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Millington Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Palace Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Botanica 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 Botanica Gold?
Botanica Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Botanica Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.