Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pan for Gold |
| SKU | 181 |
| Hex | #ECB35D |
| RGB | 236, 179, 93 |
| HSL | 36°, 79%, 65% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Pan for Gold
Pan for Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Pan for 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
15 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Pan for 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 #ECB35D in HSL space. Pair Pan for 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 Pan for Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pan for 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 181 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Olden Amber (SW 9013), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pan for Gold without repainting risk. See the full Olden Amber swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Sweet Honey (PMD-74) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Honey swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Buzzworthy (V054-4) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.3 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buzzworthy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pan for Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Oro De Maya (PPG17-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pan for Gold without repainting risk. See the full Oro De Maya swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Oro De Maya (PPG17-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pan for Gold without repainting risk. See the full Oro De Maya swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pan for Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Pan for Gold is Welcoming Yellow (113-5DB). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Welcoming Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full Welcoming Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pan for Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Mellow Mango (HGSW 1154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pan for Gold without repainting risk. See the full Mellow Mango swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Antique Brass (DE5285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pan for Gold without repainting risk. See the full Antique Brass swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pan for Gold. The nearest is Orangery (NO. 70) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Lemon Essence (0934) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Pan for Gold. The nearest is Amber (CA132) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Daybreak (BD73) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Daybreak swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Pan for Gold
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Pan for Gold. The nearest is Tilton (TILTON) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tilton swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pan for Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pan for Gold is Tropical Dream (0912) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tropical Dream swatch →