Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Symphony Gold |
| SKU | T16-16 |
| Hex | #C0A887 |
| RGB | 192, 168, 135 |
| HSL | 35°, 31%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Symphony Gold
Symphony Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Symphony 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Symphony 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 #C0A887 in HSL space. Pair Symphony 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 Symphony Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Symphony 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 T16-16 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Symphony Gold
The closest Valspar equivalent of Symphony Gold is My Guinea Pig (T578). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.7 vs 41). If Valspar is your counter, order My Guinea Pig and you'll get the same color. See the full My Guinea Pig swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Symphony Gold
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Symphony Gold is Capilano Bridge (1076). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Capilano Bridge and you'll get the same color. See the full Capilano Bridge swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Symphony Gold
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Symphony Gold is Cork Wedge (SW 7539). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cork Wedge and you'll get the same color. See the full Cork Wedge swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Perfect Beige (415-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Symphony Gold without repainting risk. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Symphony Gold without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Handwoven (DE6200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Symphony Gold without repainting risk. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Symphony Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Symphony Gold is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Symphony Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Symphony Gold is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Symphony Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Symphony Gold is Kerfuffle (C2-845) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kerfuffle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Symphony Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Symphony Gold is Yosemite Trailhead (PPG15-04) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yosemite Trailhead swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Symphony Gold — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-16 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Symphony Gold — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.36). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-16 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Symphony Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Symphony Gold — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 13.7). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-16 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →