Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | 24 Karat |
| SKU | M280-7 |
| Hex | #A4772A |
| RGB | 164, 119, 42 |
| HSL | 38°, 59%, 40% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr 24 Karat
With an LRV of 21, 24 Karat is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
24 Karat works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
8 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to 24 Karat within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A4772A in HSL space. Pair 24 Karat with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr 24 Karat Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching 24 Karat from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr M280-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of 24 Karat
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of 24 Karat. The nearest is Gallant Gold (SW 6391) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gallant Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of 24 Karat
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to 24 Karat is Corduroy (2153-20) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corduroy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of 24 Karat
Valspar's nearest match is Ginseng (8002-24G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for 24 Karat without repainting risk. See the full Ginseng swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of 24 Karat
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Curly Willow (319-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for 24 Karat without repainting risk. See the full Curly Willow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of 24 Karat
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of 24 Karat. The nearest is Quirky Gold (HGSW 2161) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quirky Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of 24 Karat
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of 24 Karat. The nearest is Hearth Gold (DEA165) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of 24 Karat
At C2 Paint, the closest color to 24 Karat is Pumpkin (C2-647) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →