Goldfinch 7942 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FFBE3C, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #FFBE3C · 7942
Goldfinch
58%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Goldfinch Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFBE3C
RGB255, 190, 60
Estimated LRV58.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Goldfinch
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Fall Gold
PPG
#FFBC35
Close digital match
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
#FFBD31
Close digital match
Sunspark
Valspar
#FFBC2E
Close digital match
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
#FFBE47
Close digital match
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
#FFBA38
Close digital match
Twenty Carat
Behr
#FFB935
Close digital match
Mac N Cheese
Hirshfield's
#FFBF2B
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Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
#FDB702
Similar digital color
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
#FDB702
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#FECA43
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Melon Yellow
RAL
#F4A900
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Farrow & Ball
#ECC363
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Colors That Work With Goldfinch
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Goldfinch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldfinch are Fall Gold by PPG (a close digital match), Vibrant Honey by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sunspark by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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