Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Spice Gold |
| SKU | 1040 |
| Hex | #BCA47E |
| RGB | 188, 164, 126 |
| HSL | 37°, 32%, 62% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Spice Gold
Spice Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Spice Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Spice 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 #BCA47E in HSL space. Pair Spice 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 Spice Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Spice 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 1040 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spice Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Spice Gold
The closest Behr equivalent of Spice Gold is Golden Age (T13-4). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Golden Age and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Age swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Spice Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Spice Gold is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.5 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spice Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Spice Gold is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Spice Gold
At Glidden, the closest color to Spice Gold is Applesauce Cake (PPG1095-5) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Applesauce Cake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spice Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Spice Gold is Corked Tan (320-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spice Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Balanced Tan (HGSW 3194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Balanced Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spice Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is With the Grain (DET668), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Spice Gold
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spice Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cocoa Nib (0260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spice Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Spice Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Spice Gold. The nearest is Chisel (CA107) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chisel swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Spice Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Garbanzo (C2-843), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Spice Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Spice Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Spice Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Season Finale (0267), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spice Gold without repainting risk. See the full Season Finale swatch →