Golden Shores 7785 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BABD9A, LRV 49 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burgess Green from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BABD9A · 7785
Golden Shores
49%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golden Shores Technical Profile
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Golden Shores in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Shores 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 Shores
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBurgess Green
Burgess Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sumptuous Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clay Pebble
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Pine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bahia Grass
PPG
Nearly identical
Glass .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recycled Glass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New Crop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vapor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
California Avocado
Kilz
Very similar
Cooking Apple Green
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pebble Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Shores
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Shores
#BABD9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Shores
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Shores 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 Shores.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Shores — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Shores have?
Golden Shores by Vista Paint has a cool (green) 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 Golden Shores in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Shores from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Shores are Burgess Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sumptuous Sage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Clay Pebble by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Shores'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 Shores?
Golden Shores has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Shores's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.