Golden Summer 0305 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #816B44, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #816B44 · 0305
Golden Summer
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Summer Technical Profile
HEX Code#816B44
RGB129, 107, 68
Estimated LRV15.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandVista Paint
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#846E46
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Golden Summer
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#816945
Close digital match
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#7F6743
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Colors That Work With Golden Summer
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Summer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Summer are Warm Earth by Behr (a close digital match), Aged Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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