Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Venetian Gold |
| SKU | 370D-7 |
| Hex | #A9921B |
| RGB | 169, 146, 27 |
| HSL | 50°, 72%, 38% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Venetian Gold
Venetian Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Venetian 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
10 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
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Venetian 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 #A9921B in HSL space. Pair Venetian 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 Venetian Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Venetian 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 370D-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Venetian Gold is High Strung (SW 6705) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Strung swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Venetian Gold
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Venetian Gold. The nearest is Lichen Green (2150-20) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lichen Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Venetian Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Venetian Gold is Apple Jade (8001-26G) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Jade swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Venetian Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Venetian Gold is Artichoke Stem (122-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Artichoke Stem swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Venetian Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Venetian Gold is Venomous (HGSW 1232) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venomous swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Venetian Gold
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Venetian Gold. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Venetian Gold
Kompozit has no exact twin of Venetian Gold. The nearest is Rain Boots (0802) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Boots swatch →