Gold Mine
What Gold Mine Actually Looks Like
Gold Mine is a rich, full-strength amber gold, the kind of color that reads as genuinely golden rather than yellow or orange, though it sits close to both. It is deeply saturated with noticeable warmth. In strong natural light it glows with an almost burnished quality. In dim or artificial light it deepens toward a dark honey or aged brass tone. This is not a subtle color. It commits fully to warmth and intensity from the moment you roll it on.
Gold Mine Undertones
The dominant undertone is orange, with secondary warmth that pulls toward amber and raw sienna. There is no green, no gray, and no cool shift to speak of. In low light or on north-facing walls it can read darker and more burnt, leaning toward a deep ochre. In bright south or west light the orange comes forward clearly.
Where Gold Mine Works Best
Gold Mine works well in spaces where you want warmth and energy rather than calm. Think dining rooms where candlelight will pick up the amber depth, libraries or home offices with wood furnishings, or an accent wall in a living room anchored by leather or dark wood. Because its LRV falls in the mid-low range, it absorbs some light, so it suits rooms that already have decent natural light or ones where a cozy, enclosed feeling is the goal. Avoid it in small windowless rooms unless you specifically want a dramatic, enveloping effect.
Where to put Gold Mine
Candlelight and incandescent fixtures make Gold Mine come alive at the dinner table. The amber depth adds warmth without feeling heavy when balanced with a crisp ceiling in an off-white with creamy undertones and natural wood or brass hardware.
Paired with dark wood shelving and leather seating, Gold Mine creates a grounded, focused atmosphere. Keep trim in a warm white to prevent the room from feeling too closed in.
One wall of Gold Mine in a living room with neutral surrounding walls lets the color do its job without overwhelming. It works especially well behind a sofa in a space with wood floors and warm metallic accents.
A foyer painted in Gold Mine makes an immediate impression and sets a warm tone for the rest of the home. The lower LRV means you will want a well-lit overhead fixture to keep it from feeling cave-like.
What to Pair With Gold Mine
No coordinating colors are listed in our database for this color, so the pairings below draw from established color relationships. Gold Mine responds well to deep warm neutrals, off-whites with cream or ivory leanings, and rich dark tones like chocolate brown or deep navy.
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Colors that clash with Gold Mine
Gold Mine and cool grays fight each other at the boundary. The orange undertone in Gold Mine reads garish against blue-based grays in an adjacent room or on trim.
A pure cool white on trim will make Gold Mine look more orange than intended and can feel jarring rather than crisp.
Purple sits opposite orange on the color wheel, so violet-based fabrics, art, or accessories will create a visually competitive contrast that can feel unintentional.
Common questions
The precise LRV is 33.84, which puts it in the mid-low range. It reflects a moderate amount of light, less than most mid-tone colors. That means it will make a room feel warmer and slightly smaller, and you will want reliable light sources to keep it from darkening significantly.
It is listed for interior use. Benjamin Moore offers interior colors in a range of finishes from flat through high-gloss. A higher sheen will amplify the warmth and reflectivity of this deep amber, while a matte or eggshell finish will keep the tone more subdued and velvety.
Yes, noticeably. Incandescent and warm LED bulbs push the amber quality forward and give it a rich, glowing character. Cool white or daylight bulbs will make the orange component more prominent and can flatten the golden quality you are probably after.
Expect two full coats over a properly primed surface. Benjamin Moore recommends using their own primer tinted to a color close to the finish coat for deep, high-chroma colors. Skipping primer or using an untinted one can result in uneven coverage that takes additional coats to correct.