Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Glittering Sun |
| SKU | MQ2-17 |
| Hex | #D2AB75 |
| RGB | 210, 171, 117 |
| HSL | 35°, 51%, 64% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Glittering Sun
Glittering Sun sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Glittering Sun is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Glittering Sun 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 #D2AB75 in HSL space. Pair Glittering Sun 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 Glittering Sun Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glittering Sun 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 MQ2-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Fleece (SW 6388), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full Golden Fleece swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tavern Ochre (CW-375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full Tavern Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glittering Sun
The closest Valspar equivalent of Glittering Sun is Whole Grain (V091-3). At ΔE 0.31 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.9 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Whole Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glittering Sun
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Glittering Sun is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Drops Of Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Glidden's nearest match is More Maple (PPG1091-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full More Maple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glittering Sun
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Glittering Sun is Craft Paper Brown (319-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craft Paper Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glittering Sun
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glittering Sun is Etruscan Gold (HGSW 2195) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Etruscan Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glittering Sun
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Glittering Sun is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glittering Sun
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Glittering Sun is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Rodda has no exact twin of Glittering Sun. The nearest is Sienna (CA120) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sienna swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glittering Sun
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glittering Sun is Austin (C2-844) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Clare has no exact twin of Glittering Sun. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glittering Sun
Kompozit's nearest match is Goby Desert (0898), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glittering Sun without repainting risk. See the full Goby Desert swatch →