Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Golden Dunes |
| SKU | 2157-10 |
| Hex | #C57B3A |
| RGB | 197, 123, 58 |
| HSL | 28°, 55%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Golden Dunes
Golden Dunes sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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 Dunes is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Golden Dunes 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 #C57B3A in HSL space. Pair Golden Dunes 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 Dunes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Dunes 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 2157-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Dunes
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Dunes. The nearest is Rhumba Orange (SW 6642) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rhumba Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Dunes
The closest Behr equivalent of Golden Dunes is Mulling Spice (280D-6). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Behr is your counter, order Mulling Spice and you'll get the same color. See the full Mulling Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Valspar, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Fancy Suede (3010-5) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27.6 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fancy Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Dunes
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Golden Dunes. The nearest is Chili Powder (209-5DB) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chili Powder swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Dunes
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Golden Dunes. The nearest is Copper Playa (HGSW 1122) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Copper Playa swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Sedona at Sunset (DE5272) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sedona at Sunset swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Beeswax Candle (0991) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Beeswax Candle (0991) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Dunes
C2 Paint's nearest match is Chutney (C2-588), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Dunes without repainting risk. See the full Chutney swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Dunes
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Golden Dunes. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Golden Dunes
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Golden Dunes. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Dunes
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Dunes is Beeswax Candle (0991) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →