Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Optimist Gold |
| SKU | BIC-43 |
| Hex | #EEA53A |
| RGB | 238, 165, 58 |
| HSL | 36°, 84%, 58% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Optimist Gold
Optimist Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Optimist 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Optimist 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 #EEA53A in HSL space. Pair Optimist 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 Optimist Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Optimist 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 BIC-43 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Optimist Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Osage Orange (SW 6890) at ΔE 4.45 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Yellow Marigold (2155-30) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Marigold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Optimist Gold
Valspar has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Queen Anne (M226) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.1 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Queen Anne swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Optimist Gold
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brass Mesh swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At Glidden, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Marigold Petals (05YY 42/727) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Petals swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Orange Spice Tea (112-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Spice Tea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Summer Sunflower (HGSW 1162) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunflower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Optimist Gold
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Optimist Gold is Acorn Squash (DE5292). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Acorn Squash and you'll get the same color. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Optimist Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Optimist Gold is Lemon Dream (0942) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Optimist Gold
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Lemon Dream (0942) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Optimist Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Torch (C2-618) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Torch swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Optimist Gold
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Optimist Gold
Kompozit has no exact twin of Optimist Gold. The nearest is Lemon Dream (0942) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lemon Dream swatch →