Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | El Sereno Gold |
| SKU | 223 |
| Hex | #B9995B |
| RGB | 185, 153, 91 |
| HSL | 40°, 40%, 54% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore El Sereno Gold
El Sereno Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
El Sereno 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to El Sereno 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 #B9995B in HSL space. Pair El Sereno 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 El Sereno Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching El Sereno 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 223 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Escapade Gold (SW 6403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for El Sereno Gold without repainting risk. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Behr, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Donegal Tweed (310F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Donegal Tweed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34.8 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for El Sereno Gold without repainting risk. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Glidden, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for El Sereno Gold without repainting risk. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Cabin in Candlelight (DESS19) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cabin in Candlelight swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of El Sereno Gold is Jungle Expedition (0885). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Jungle Expedition and you'll get the same color. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of El Sereno Gold is Gold Finch (0871). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Gold Finch and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of El Sereno Gold. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kazoo (C2-633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for El Sereno Gold without repainting risk. See the full Kazoo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
At Clare, the closest color to El Sereno Gold is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of El Sereno Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of El Sereno Gold is Gold Finch (0871). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gold Finch and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Finch swatch →