Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Princeton Gold |
| SKU | HC-14 |
| Hex | #C2AA6C |
| RGB | 194, 170, 108 |
| HSL | 43°, 41%, 59% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Princeton Gold
Princeton Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Princeton 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
16 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Princeton 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 #C2AA6C in HSL space. Pair Princeton 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 Princeton Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Princeton 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 HC-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sassy Green (SW 6416), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Princeton Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sassy Green swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Behr has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Corkboard (BIC-30) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Corkboard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Princeton Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Princeton Gold is Desert Grass (3008-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Princeton Gold
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Secret Scribbles (PPG11-12) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Secret Scribbles swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Deep Golden Straw (40YY 41/384), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Princeton Gold without repainting risk. See the full Deep Golden Straw swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Princeton Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Princeton Gold is Snapping Turtle (220-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Snapping Turtle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Princeton Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Princeton Gold is Antiquity (HGSW 2204) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Princeton Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Princeton Gold is Flickering Gold (DE6166) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flickering Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lemon Slice (0870), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Princeton Gold without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Slice swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Goldie Oldie (0387) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Princeton Gold
Kompozit has no exact twin of Princeton Gold. The nearest is Goldie Oldie (0387) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Goldie Oldie swatch →