Unforgettably Gold 0900 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #AE8445, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bourbon Street from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE8445 · 0900
Unforgettably Gold
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Unforgettably Gold Technical Profile
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Unforgettably Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Unforgettably Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintUnforgettably Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBourbon Street
Bourbon Street
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Unforgettably Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Walnut Shell
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Goldenhurst
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rice Curry
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Mixed Potpourri
Valspar
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Honey Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Unforgettably Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Unforgettably Gold
#AE8445
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AF77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Unforgettably Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Unforgettably Gold 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 Unforgettably Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Unforgettably Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Unforgettably Gold have?
Unforgettably Gold by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) 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 Unforgettably Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Unforgettably Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Unforgettably Gold are Bourbon Street by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Unforgettably Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Walnut Shell by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Unforgettably Gold'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 Unforgettably Gold?
Unforgettably Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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