Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Donegal Tweed |
| SKU | 310F-5 |
| Hex | #BC9850 |
| RGB | 188, 152, 80 |
| HSL | 40°, 45%, 53% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Donegal Tweed
Donegal Tweed sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Donegal Tweed is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
15 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Donegal Tweed 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 #BC9850 in HSL space. Pair Donegal Tweed 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 Donegal Tweed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Donegal Tweed 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 310F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Escapade Gold (SW 6403) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Donegal Tweed is Ochre (2151-30). At ΔE 0.66 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Valspar, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Spontaneous Sprig (V055-5) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.6 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spontaneous Sprig swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Donegal Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Glidden, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Plank Road (319-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plank Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Where Buffalo Roam (DET480), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Donegal Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Where Buffalo Roam swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is India Yellow (NO. 66) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Bugle Boy (0899) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gable Green (H0029), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Donegal Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Gable Green swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Rodda, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Bronzite (R053) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Donegal Tweed. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
Clare has no exact twin of Donegal Tweed. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Donegal Tweed
At Kompozit, the closest color to Donegal Tweed is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →