Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Bear |
| SKU | 330F-5 |
| Hex | #B39C43 |
| RGB | 179, 156, 67 |
| HSL | 48°, 46%, 48% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Golden Bear
Golden Bear 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 yellow 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 Bear 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Golden Bear 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 #B39C43 in HSL space. Pair Golden Bear 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 Bear Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Bear 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 330F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Bear
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Bear. The nearest is Escapade Gold (SW 6403) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Bear
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Savannah Moss (385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Bear without repainting risk. See the full Savannah Moss swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Bear is Gilded Pesto (6007-6B) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36.2 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilded Pesto swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Bear
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Bear is Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Bear is Woolen Mittens (PPG1109-6) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Woolen Mittens swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Bear
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Golden Bear. The nearest is Chalky Quince (222-6DB) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chalky Quince swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Bear
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Bear. The nearest is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Bear is Queen Palm (DE5488) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Queen Palm swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Bear is Rain Boots (0802) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Bear is Hair Ribbon (0809) — very close at ΔE 3.15, 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 Hair Ribbon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Bear
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Bear is Serengeti (C2-648) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Bear
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Bear is Hair Ribbon (0809) — very close at ΔE 3.15, 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 Hair Ribbon swatch →