Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Summerdale Gold |
| SKU | HC-17 |
| Hex | #C1A873 |
| RGB | 193, 168, 115 |
| HSL | 41°, 39%, 60% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Summerdale Gold
Summerdale 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.
Summerdale 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Summerdale 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 #C1A873 in HSL space. Pair Summerdale 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 Summerdale Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Summerdale 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-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Summerdale Gold is Dusted Olive (SW 9028). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dusted Olive and you'll get the same color. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Corkboard (BIC-30) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corkboard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Desert Grass (3008-7C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summerdale Gold without repainting risk. See the full Desert Grass swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Antiquity (PPG1093-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Glidden, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Antiquity (PPG1093-5) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 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 →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Snapping Turtle (220-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Summerdale Gold without repainting risk. See the full Snapping Turtle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Summerdale Gold is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mythic Green and you'll get the same color. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Medallion (DEC729) — very close at ΔE 2.84, 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 Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Summerdale Gold. The nearest is Cane (NO. 53) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Silence is Golden (0891) — very close at ΔE 2.34, 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 Silence is Golden swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 3.04, 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 Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At Rodda, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Bamboo (C2-875) — very close at ΔE 3.02, 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 Bamboo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Summerdale Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Summerdale Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.81 — 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 Summerdale Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Summerdale Gold is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 3.04, 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 Star of Gold swatch →