Gold paint colors
Top picks for gold
1 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named gold every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More gold shades
4 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Gold at every US brand
8 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full gold lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Top Kompozit gold
60 in deckKompozit's deck has 60 colors that match the gold band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About gold
Gold reads like yellow with weight — deeper, warmer, and faintly metallic without literal shimmer. The saturation gives it presence; the warmth makes it feel lit from within. LRV usually lands mid-range, so it adds richness without going dark.
Use it in formal dining rooms, paneled libraries, and entryways with traditional millwork. It pairs naturally with deep green, oxblood, and antique brass — the classic old-world trio. Keep trim creamy, not stark white. Designer alternatives: BM Tapestry Gold, SW Goldenrod, F&B Sudbury Yellow.