Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Medieval Gold |
| SKU | 2152-10 |
| Hex | #AD863E |
| RGB | 173, 134, 62 |
| HSL | 39°, 47%, 46% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Medieval Gold
Medieval Gold 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.
Medieval 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
13 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Medieval 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 #AD863E in HSL space. Pair Medieval 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 Medieval Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Medieval 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 2152-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Nankeen (SW 6397) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Behr has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Rice Curry (MQ4-09) at ΔE 3.83 — 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 Rice Curry swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Sun Valley Vista (M245) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sun Valley Vista swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Medieval Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Gold without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Gold without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bourbon Street (318-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Hazellwood (HGSW 2192) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hazellwood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Walnut Shell (DE5363) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Shell swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Medieval Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Medieval Gold is Saffron Valley (0872) — very close at ΔE 2.24, 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 Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Saffron Valley (0872), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Gold without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Medieval Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Medieval Gold. The nearest is Pumpkin (C2-647) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Medieval Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Saffron Valley (0872), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Medieval Gold without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →