Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Goldenrod Tea |
| SKU | 310F-6 |
| Hex | #956E1C |
| RGB | 149, 110, 28 |
| HSL | 41°, 68%, 35% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Goldenrod Tea
With an LRV of 18, Goldenrod Tea is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Goldenrod Tea works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
5 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
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Goldenrod Tea 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 #956E1C in HSL space. Pair Goldenrod Tea 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 Goldenrod Tea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Goldenrod Tea 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-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Goldenrod Tea
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Goldenrod Tea. The nearest is Sconce Gold (SW 6398) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sconce Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Goldenrod Tea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Goldenrod Tea is Golden Bark (2153-10) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Bark swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Goldenrod Tea
At Valspar, the closest color to Goldenrod Tea is Natural Evolution (V055-6) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natural Evolution swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Goldenrod Tea
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Goldenrod Tea. The nearest is Alloy Bronze (217-7DB) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alloy Bronze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Goldenrod Tea
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Goldenrod Tea. The nearest is Antiquarium (HGSW 2191) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquarium swatch →