Gold Strike 7885 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A98840, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #A98840 · 7885
Gold Strike
26%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gold Strike Technical Profile
HEX Code#A98840
RGB169, 136, 64
Estimated LRV26.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Gold Strike
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gold Strike from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Strike are Saffron Valley by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Grain .07 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Arrow Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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