Goldfinch 7942 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFBE3C, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fall Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFBE3C · 7942
Goldfinch
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Goldfinch Technical Profile
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Goldfinch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Goldfinch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintGoldfinch
Nearly identical
PPGFall Gold
Fall Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunspark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Twenty Carat
Behr
Nearly identical
Mac N Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Goldfinch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Goldfinch
#FFBE3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Goldfinch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Goldfinch 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 Goldfinch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Goldfinch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldfinch have?
Goldfinch by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Goldfinch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Goldfinch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldfinch are Fall Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Vibrant Honey by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sunspark by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Goldfinch'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 Goldfinch?
Goldfinch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.4, 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 Goldfinch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.