Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Glowing Umber |
| SKU | 182 |
| Hex | #D59D4E |
| RGB | 213, 157, 78 |
| HSL | 35°, 62%, 57% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Glowing Umber
Glowing Umber 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 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.
Glowing Umber 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
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 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Glowing Umber 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 #D59D4E in HSL space. Pair Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glowing Umber 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 182 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ceremonial Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Behr's nearest match is Desert Caravan (300D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glowing Umber without repainting risk. See the full Desert Caravan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At Valspar, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Golden Tiger (V052-4) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.2 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 Tiger swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mayan Treasure swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At Glidden, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mayan Treasure swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Glowing Umber. The nearest is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Celebration Gold (HGSW 2143) — very close at ΔE 2.01, 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 Celebration Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Glowing Umber. The nearest is Chipmunk (DE5376) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chipmunk swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Glowing Umber. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.35 — 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 India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glowing Umber
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Glowing Umber is Veronica's Crown (H024). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Veronica's Crown and you'll get the same color. See the full Veronica's Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Angel Food Cake (0913), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glowing Umber without repainting risk. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glowing Umber
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gilded (C2-634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glowing Umber without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Glowing Umber
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Glowing Umber is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glowing Umber
Kompozit's nearest match is Angel Food Cake (0913), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glowing Umber without repainting risk. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →