Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Retro Gold |
| SKU | M300-7A |
| Hex | #9B7939 |
| RGB | 155, 121, 57 |
| HSL | 39°, 46%, 42% |
| LRV | 21 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Retro Gold
With an LRV of 21, Retro 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.
Retro 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Retro 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 #9B7939 in HSL space. Pair Retro 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 Retro Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Retro 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 M300-7A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Retro Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Corduroy (2153-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Gold without repainting risk. See the full Corduroy swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Retro Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Estate (0886), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gold Estate swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Retro Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Ginseng (8002-24G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Gold without repainting risk. See the full Ginseng swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Retro Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Curly Willow (319-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Retro Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curly Willow swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Retro Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Retro Gold is Fervent Brass (SW 6405) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fervent Brass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Retro Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Retro Gold is Pumpkin (C2-647) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 23 vs 21) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Retro Gold
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Retro Gold. The nearest is Antique Penny (DEA167) at ΔE 3.58 — 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 Antique Penny swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Retro Gold
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Retro Gold. The nearest is Rich and Rare (0893) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 21). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich and Rare swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Retro Gold
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Retro Gold. The nearest is Sugar Maple (PPG1090-7) at ΔE 4.43 — 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 Sugar Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Retro Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Gold — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.9). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr M300-7A instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Retro Gold
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Gold — the nearest deck color, Marmelo (NO. 316), is clearly different (ΔE 11.8). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr M300-7A instead. See the full Marmelo swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Retro Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Gold — the nearest deck color, Old Soul (BD-OS), is clearly different (ΔE 13.1). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr M300-7A instead. See the full Old Soul swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Retro Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Retro Gold — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 16.17). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr M300-7A instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →