Gold Strike 7885 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A98840, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Saffron Valley from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A98840 · 7885
Gold Strike
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Strike Technical Profile
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Gold Strike in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Strike 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 Strike
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSaffron Valley
Saffron Valley
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Arrow Rock
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Medieval Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Ripple
PPG
Very similar
Corduroy
Valspar
Very similar
Harvest Time
Behr
Very similar
Brassy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Strike
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Strike
#A98840
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1AD6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Strike
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Strike 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 Strike.
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 Strike — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Strike have?
Gold Strike 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 Strike in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Strike from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Strike are Saffron Valley by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Grain .07 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Arrow Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Strike'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 Strike?
Gold Strike has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.4, 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 Strike's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.