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Gold tones are often misconstrued as too gaudy or only meant for drawer pulls, but as we look toward rooms that offer a sense of comfort, gold can add depth and personality to a space while managing to act as a neutral paint color. Gold paint doesn't necessarily mean shiny and over-the-top; golden hues can run the gamut of rich camels, mineral ochres, bright yellows, and, of course, gilded sparkle.

In fact, many of the most memorable yellow rooms have walls painted a more golden than yellow hue, as rooms with gold paint colors tend to boast soft light and a sense of luxury. It can represent the slightest hint of soft afternoon sunsets, and as Jan Showers aptly describes, gold paints can "feel like you are wrapped in a vicuna coat." What's more luxurious than that?

We've asked designers to share their favorites shades of gold, and they enthusiastically agreed that golden hues are their secret weapons to make a space feel comfortably layered yet stately. We'd love to say gold is the new neutral trend, but truthfully, it never went out of style in the first place.