Gold Ransom
Gold Ransom is a versatile paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B39465
LRV
32.00
Gold Ransom's Color Strip
Gold Ransom is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Silence is Golden and Rich and Rare. The strip spans from Haystack at the lightest end to Rich and Rare at the deepest. Strip 85 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Gold Ransom in Real Rooms
Gold Ransom has a medium LRV of 32 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades.
1 Bathroom Photo
The interaction between Gold Ransom and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Gold Ransom gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Gold Ransom reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Gold Ransom sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Gold Ransom in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Gold Ransom in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Gold Ransom on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
Note how Gold Ransom is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.
Gold Ransom in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Gold Ransom in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Kitchens are often the noisiest rooms in the house; Gold Ransom provides the visual equivalent of acoustic dampening. Its steady, calm presence helps lower the "volume" of the room, creating a more pleasant environment for cooking and conversation.
Gold Ransom on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Gold Ransom anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Gold Ransom on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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