Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Buena Vista Gold |
| SKU | 209 |
| Hex | #D6BB74 |
| RGB | 214, 187, 116 |
| HSL | 43°, 54%, 65% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold
Buena Vista Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Buena Vista 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
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Buena Vista Gold within Benjamin Moore'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 #D6BB74 in HSL space. Pair Buena Vista 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.
Benjamin Moore Buena Vista Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buena Vista 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 Benjamin Moore 209 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Independent Gold (SW 6401) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
Behr's nearest match is Gilded (M300-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buena Vista Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
The closest Valspar equivalent of Buena Vista Gold is Tookie Bird (P018). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53.1 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Tookie Bird and you'll get the same color. See the full Tookie Bird swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buena Vista Gold without repainting risk. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Buena Vista Gold is Dusty Gold (40YY 49/408). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Dusty Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusty Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Citrus Zest (120-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buena Vista Gold without repainting risk. See the full Citrus Zest swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Independent Gold (HGSW 2205) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Buena Vista Gold. The nearest is Wheat Bread (DE5360) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wheat Bread swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Bright Days (JG-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buena Vista Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Print Room Yellow (NO. 69) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Print Room Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Buena Vista Gold. The nearest is Viburnum (BD74) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viburnum swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Backdrop, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Eames (BD-EA) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eames swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Buena Vista Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Buena Vista Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →