Golden Summer 0305 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #816B44, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Earth from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #816B44 · 0305
Golden Summer
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Summer Technical Profile
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Golden Summer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Summer 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 Summer
Nearly identical
BehrWarm Earth
Warm Earth
Behr
Nearly identical
Aged Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Seasoned Acorn
PPG
Very similar
Essential Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Summer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Summer
#816B44
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E9563
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Summer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Summer 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 Summer.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Summer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Summer have?
Golden Summer 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 Golden Summer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Summer are Warm Earth by Behr (a near-identical match), Aged Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Summer'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 Summer?
Golden Summer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Summer's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.