Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Golden Leaf |
| SKU | UL150-1 |
| Hex | #C38941 |
| RGB | 195, 137, 65 |
| HSL | 33°, 52%, 51% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Golden Leaf
Golden Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, 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 Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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 Leaf 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 #C38941 in HSL space. Pair Golden Leaf 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 Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Leaf 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 UL150-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Gold Coast (SW 6376) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Coast swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Leaf
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Dash of Curry (2159-10), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Dash of Curry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Leaf
Valspar's nearest match is Shetland (8002-18E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Shetland swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Leaf
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Golden Leaf. The nearest is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Leaf
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bar of Gold (213-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Essential Gold (HGSW 2132) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Essential Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Antiquarian Gold (DET485) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquarian Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Leaf is Butterscotch Glaze (0990) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →