Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Midsummer Gold |
| SKU | P280-7 |
| Hex | #EDAD14 |
| RGB | 237, 173, 20 |
| HSL | 42°, 86%, 50% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Midsummer Gold
Midsummer Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Midsummer Gold 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
11 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
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 Midsummer 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 #EDAD14 in HSL space. Pair Midsummer 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 Midsummer Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Midsummer 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 P280-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Midsummer Gold is Gusto Gold (SW 6904) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gusto Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Yellow Marigold (2155-30) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Marigold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Valspar has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Sense of Wonder (V053-4) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.2 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sense of Wonder swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Glidden has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Va Va Voom (PPG1210-6) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Va Va Voom swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Midsummer Gold is Ambered Honey (113-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ambered Honey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Honey Glow (DE5354) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Honey Glow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Midsummer Gold is Sun Drops (0823) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun Drops swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sun Drops (0823), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Midsummer Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sun Drops swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Midsummer Gold. The nearest is Torch (C2-618) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Torch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Midsummer Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Sun Drops (0823), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Midsummer Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sun Drops swatch →