Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Byzantine Gold |
| SKU | 1099 |
| Hex | #A8875B |
| RGB | 168, 135, 91 |
| HSL | 34°, 31%, 51% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Byzantine Gold
Byzantine Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Byzantine 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
14 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Byzantine 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 #A8875B in HSL space. Pair Byzantine 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 Byzantine Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Byzantine 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 1099 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Byzantine Gold is Chamois (SW 6131) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Behr's nearest match is Chamois Leather (BIC-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Byzantine Gold without repainting risk. See the full Chamois Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Hawk Feather (V090-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Byzantine Gold without repainting risk. See the full Hawk Feather swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Byzantine Gold is Chicory (PPG1095-6). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Chicory and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Byzantine Gold is Chicory (PPG1095-6). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Glidden is your counter, order Chicory and you'll get the same color. See the full Chicory swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Byzantine Gold is Turning Leaves (317-4DB). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Turning Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Byzantine Gold is Chamois (HGSW 2172) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chamois swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sugar Shack (DEBN51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Byzantine Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sugar Shack swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Vintage Crown (JG-152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Byzantine Gold without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Rich Oak (0268), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Byzantine Gold without repainting risk. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Byzantine Gold is Rich Oak (0268). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rich Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Byzantine Gold. The nearest is Madrona (CA102) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Byzantine Gold is Doubloon (C2-632) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Byzantine Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Byzantine Gold is Rich Oak (0268). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rich Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Rich Oak swatch →