Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Medieval Gold |
| SKU | 300D-6 |
| Hex | #A47526 |
| RGB | 164, 117, 38 |
| HSL | 38°, 62%, 40% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Medieval Gold
With an LRV of 21, Medieval Gold 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.
Medieval Gold 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
7 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
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Medieval Gold 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 #A47526 in HSL space. Pair Medieval Gold 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 Medieval Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medieval Gold 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 300D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Gallant Gold (SW 6391) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gallant Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Corduroy (2153-20) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corduroy swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Ginseng (8002-24G) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginseng swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Curly Willow (319-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curly Willow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Quirky Gold (HGSW 2161) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Quirky Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Hearth Gold (DEA165) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 19 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Medieval Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Pumpkin (C2-647) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin swatch →