Ref. #816B44 · C-304
Golden Summer
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Summer Technical Profile
What color is Golden Summer? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #816B44. Colors similar to Golden Summer include Behr Warm Earth, Benjamin Moore Aged Bronze, Hirshfield's Golden Summer. Golden Summer has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 16, Golden Summer creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Golden Summer pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Golden Summer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Golden Summer from other brands?
The closest matches are Warm Earth by Behr (#846E46), Aged Bronze by Benjamin Moore (#806D47), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (#816945). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Summer?
Golden Summer has an LRV of 15.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.