Golden Lake 0316 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D6C6A0, LRV 57 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Lake from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C6A0 · 0316
Golden Lake
57%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Lake Technical Profile
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Golden Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGolden Lake
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGolden Lake
Golden Lake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Straw Hat
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sandy Pail
PPG
Nearly identical
Eccentric Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baked Scone
Valspar
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Lake
#D6C6A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Lake 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 Golden Lake.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Lake have?
Golden Lake by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Lake are Golden Lake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), White Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Straw Hat by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Lake'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 Golden Lake?
Golden Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Lake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.