Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Romanesque Gold |
| SKU | PPU6-15 |
| Hex | #D0AF7B |
| RGB | 208, 175, 123 |
| HSL | 37°, 47%, 65% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Romanesque Gold
Romanesque 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.
Romanesque Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Romanesque 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 #D0AF7B in HSL space. Pair Romanesque 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 Romanesque Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Romanesque 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 PPU6-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Romanesque Gold is Golden Fleece (SW 6388) — very close at ΔE 2.43, 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 Golden Fleece swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Romanesque Gold is Wilmington Tan (HC-34) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wilmington Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Whole Grain (V091-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.9 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Drops Of Honey (PPG1090-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Drops Of Honey swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Romanesque Gold is Haymarket Straw (20YY 44/304). At ΔE 0.36 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Haymarket Straw and you'll get the same color. See the full Haymarket Straw swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Romanesque Gold. The nearest is Shore Grass (221-4DB) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Romanesque Gold is Restrained Gold (HGSW 2175) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Romanesque Gold is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) — very close at ΔE 2.05, 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 Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Digger (0877), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Gold Digger (0877), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Palomino (C2-575), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Palomino swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Romanesque Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Romanesque Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Digger (0877), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Romanesque Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →