Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Age |
| SKU | T13-4 |
| Hex | #BDA37E |
| RGB | 189, 163, 126 |
| HSL | 35°, 32%, 62% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Golden Age
Golden Age sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Golden Age 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Golden Age 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 #BDA37E in HSL space. Pair Golden Age 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 Golden Age Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Age 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 T13-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Age
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Age is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Age
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Golden Age is Spice Gold (1040). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Spice Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Age
Valspar's nearest match is Caraway Seed (3005-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Age without repainting risk. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Age
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Golden Age. The nearest is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Age
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Age is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Age
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden Age is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Age
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Age is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Age
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Golden Age is With the Grain (DET668). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order With the Grain and you'll get the same color. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Age
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Age without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Age
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cocoa Nib (0260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Age without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Age
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Golden Age is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Age
At Rodda, the closest color to Golden Age is Chisel (CA107) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Age
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Age is Garbanzo (C2-843) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Age
Clare has no exact twin of Golden Age. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Age
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Golden Age is Season Finale (0267). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Season Finale and you'll get the same color. See the full Season Finale swatch →