Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Gibson Gold |
| SKU | 378 |
| Hex | #BFA653 |
| RGB | 191, 166, 83 |
| HSL | 46°, 46%, 54% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Gibson Gold
Gibson Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Gibson 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
11 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Gibson 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 #BFA653 in HSL space. Pair Gibson 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 Gibson Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gibson 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 378 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gibson Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gibson Gold. The nearest is Antiquity (SW 6402) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Lemongrass (PPU6-18) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemongrass swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gibson Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Slender Stem (8002-25F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gibson Gold without repainting risk. See the full Slender Stem swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gibson Gold
Glidden has no exact twin of Gibson Gold. The nearest is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gibson Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gibson Gold. The nearest is Antiquity (HGSW 2204) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gibson Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Lemon Curry (DEFD26), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Gibson Gold without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gibson Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gibson Gold is Rain Slicker (0801) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →