Gold Mountain 7849 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #CFC89F, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Floating Lily Pad from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFC89F · 7849
Gold Mountain
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gold Mountain in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Mountain in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGold Mountain
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFloating Lily Pad
Floating Lily Pad
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Final Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Spring Bud Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sawgrass Cottage
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Parlour Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Safari Green
PPG
Nearly identical
Dried Parsley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cucumber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Shagreen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Leaf .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Mountain
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Mountain
#CFC89F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Mountain
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Mountain 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 Gold Mountain.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Mountain — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Mountain have?
Gold Mountain by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Mountain in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Mountain from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Mountain are Floating Lily Pad by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Final Straw by Behr (a near-identical match), Spring Bud Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Mountain'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 Gold Mountain?
Gold Mountain has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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