Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Golden Chalice |
| SKU | 2151-20 |
| Hex | #AC8D46 |
| RGB | 172, 141, 70 |
| HSL | 42°, 42%, 47% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Golden Chalice
Golden Chalice sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Golden Chalice 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
12 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Golden Chalice 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 #AC8D46 in HSL space. Pair Golden Chalice 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 Golden Chalice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Chalice 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 2151-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Golden Chalice
At Behr, the closest color to Golden Chalice is Brown Rabbit (300F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Rabbit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Valspar has no exact twin of Golden Chalice. The nearest is Corduroy (3007-5A) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.5 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Corduroy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Chalice
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Chalice is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Chalice
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Chalice is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Golden Chalice. The nearest is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pirate's Gold (DEA168), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Pirate's Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Saffron Valley (0872), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Chalice without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Golden Chalice. The nearest is Golden Cadillac (0879) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Chalice
At Rodda, the closest color to Golden Chalice is Bronzite (R053) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Chalice
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Golden Chalice. The nearest is Serengeti (C2-648) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Serengeti swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Chalice
Kompozit has no exact twin of Golden Chalice. The nearest is Golden Cadillac (0879) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Cadillac swatch →