Golden Bark
2153-10 · #96722E · LRV 19 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Cabin Fever14
- 2Golden Bark19
- 3Peristyle Brass30
- 4Chilled Wine41
What Color Is Golden Bark, Really?
Golden Bark reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2153-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Golden Bark
Golden Bark works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Golden Bark
With an LRV of 19, Golden Bark is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Golden Bark are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2153-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Sconce GoldSW 6398 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 18 | Color page → |
| Behr | Goldenrod Tea310F-6 · Behr | 2.5 | 18 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Natural EvolutionV055-6 · Valspar | 1.1 | 18 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Alloy Bronze217-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.8 | 18 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | AntiquariumHGSW 2191 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 18 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Hearth GoldDEA165 · Dunn-Edwards | 4.7 | 19 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Golden Bark within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #96722E in HSL space. Pair Golden Bark with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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