Behr Solid Gold M280-6

Let’s dive into a full Solid Gold paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful M280-6. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Color code:M280-6
Color name:Solid Gold
Brand:Behr

What are Behr Solid Gold undertones?

Red is Behr Solid Gold undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#C99B5F

RGB code:

201, 155, 95

Is Behr Solid Gold M280-6 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 34° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

M280-6 Solid Gold HSL code: 34, 50%, 58%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Solid Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Solid Gold M280-6 vs Ginger Jar M300-5

Behr Solid Gold M280-6 vs Behr Ginger Jar M300-5Open Solid Gold M280-6
LRV: 36.23%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 37.18%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Solid Gold M280-6 vs Summer In The City MQ2-16

Behr Solid Gold M280-6 vs Behr Summer In The City MQ2-16Open Solid Gold M280-6
LRV: 36.23%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 39.1%
Medium color
Temperature: warm