Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Stuart Gold |
| SKU | HC-10 |
| Hex | #DEB866 |
| RGB | 222, 184, 102 |
| HSL | 41°, 65%, 64% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Stuart Gold
Stuart 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.
Stuart 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
17 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Stuart 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 #DEB866 in HSL space. Pair Stuart 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 Stuart Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Stuart 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-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Stuart Gold
The closest Behr equivalent of Stuart Gold is Dandelion Wish (MQ4-12). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). If Behr is your counter, order Dandelion Wish and you'll get the same color. See the full Dandelion Wish swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Stuart Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Stuart Gold is Straw Hat (V055-3) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52.3 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Straw Hat swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Stuart Gold
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Stuart Gold. The nearest is Apollo Gold (PPG16-11) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Apollo Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Gold Doubloon (30YY 50/425), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Gold Doubloon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Stuart Gold. The nearest is Citrus Zest (120-5DB) at ΔE 3.89 — 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 Citrus Zest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Santa Fe Tan (DE5375), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Santa Fe Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Stuart Gold
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Stuart Gold is Bright Days (JG-45) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Corngold (NO. 9915), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 54 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Corngold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Stuart Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Stuart Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.21, 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 Bright Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Bright Idea (0807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Stuart Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Tassel (C2-636), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Tassel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Stuart Gold. The nearest is Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23) at ΔE 4.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 63 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Stuart Gold
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Stuart Gold is Tilton (TILTON) — very close at ΔE 2.25, 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 Tilton swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Backdrop has no exact twin of Stuart Gold. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Stuart Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Bright Idea (0807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Stuart Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bright Idea swatch →