Gold Season 0297 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #B0996F, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Gold from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0996F · 0297
Gold Season
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Season Technical Profile
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Gold Season in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Season 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 Season
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Sesame
PPG
Nearly identical
Everard Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cliff Rock
Behr
Nearly identical
Timeless Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Veranda Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Burlap
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Season
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Season
#B0996F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Season
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Season 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 Season.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Season — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Season have?
Gold Season 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 Gold Season in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Season from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Season are Bauhaus Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gold Season by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Toasted Sesame by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Season'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 Season?
Gold Season has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.2, 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 Gold Season's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.