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Benjamin Moore Twilight Gold1069 · #C9AC86 · LRV 44

Twilight Gold reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Benjamin Moore 1069 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BENJAMIN MOORE TWILIGHT GOLD
RGB 201, 172, 134LRV 44

Color spec

BrandBenjamin Moore
NameTwilight Gold
SKU1069
Hex#C9AC86
RGB201, 172, 134
HSL34°, 38%, 66%
LRV44
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Benjamin Moore Twilight Gold

Twilight Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.

Twilight 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

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.28
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7694 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 44
SW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 42
SW 7693 · #CBA97E · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 43
SW 6136 · #C6B08A · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 45

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-13 · #C9AA83 · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 43
ICC-61 · #C5A986 · ΔE 1.21 · LRV 42
PPU7-20 · #CBB08D · ΔE 1.4 · LRV 46
N280-4 · #CBB086 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 45

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.64
All neutral at Valspar →
V090-3 · #C8AA83 · ΔE 0.64 · LRV 42.7
8004-17D · #C9AA87 · ΔE 1.51 · LRV 43
8003-21D · #CCA97C · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 43
V093-3 · #C5AB7F · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 42.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
FLLW726 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 44
PPG15-11 · #C8AC8A · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 44
PPG12-16 · #C2AD89 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 43
PPG16-18 · #CCA886 · ΔE 3.36 · LRV 43

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.87
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-11 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 0.87 · LRV 44
20YY 41/264 · #C7AB80 · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 41
20YY 43/200 · #C7AF8E · ΔE 2.02 · LRV 43
PPG12-16 · #C2AE88 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
316-3DB · #C5AA85 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 42
217-4DB · #C6A880 · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 42
216-3DB · #CAB18F · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 46
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 44
HGSW 3164 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 44
HGSW 7694 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 0.28 · LRV 44
HGSW 2185 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 42
HGSW 6122 · #C5AA85 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 42

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.09
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DET664 · #CCAC86 · ΔE 1.09 · LRV 43
DE6116 · #CCAF92 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 43
DE6186 · #C6B183 · ΔE 4.43 · LRV 42
DEC711 · #D0AB8C · ΔE 4.46 · LRV 42

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.59
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 44
NO. 62 · #D5AF89 · ΔE 3.38 · LRV 47

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.68
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 0.68 · LRV 41
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 3.71 · LRV 44
0281 · #BFAE8E · ΔE 4.42 · LRV 43
0155 · #CDAA8D · ΔE 4.53 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
H0122 · #C9A985 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 43
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 45
0289 · #C9B18A · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 45
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 44

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.16
All neutral at Rodda →
CA119 · #CBA881 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 42
CA108 · #C8A886 · ΔE 2.23 · LRV 42
CA114 · #C5AA8D · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 43
CA113 · #C5AA8F · ΔE 3.57 · LRV 43

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 1 · LRV 45
C2-844 · #CCAD7E · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 44
C2-858 · #C8A67A · ΔE 2.44 · LRV 41
BD66 · #D1B082 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 46

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All neutral at Kompozit →
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 45
0289 · #C9B18A · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 46
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 3.39 · LRV 45
0281 · #BFAC8B · ΔE 3.65 · LRV 42

Similar Benjamin Moore colors

closest in the Benjamin Moore deck

The nearest shades to Twilight 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.

CC-304 · LRV 43
1096 · LRV 44
1129 · LRV 43
1123 · LRV 44
CC-488 · LRV 43
CSP-285 · LRV 41

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C9AC86 in HSL space. Pair Twilight Gold with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C9AC86 + #86A3C9
TRIADIC
#C9AC86 · #86C9AC · #AC86C9
ANALOGOUS
#C98B86 · #C9AC86 · #C4C986

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.16:1fail
Sample text on black
9.73:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Benjamin Moore Twilight Gold Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Twilight 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 1069 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Twilight Gold is Dromedary Camel (SW 7694). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dromedary Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Behr equivalent of Twilight Gold is Harvest Home (MQ2-13). At ΔE 0.8 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Harvest Home and you'll get the same color. See the full Harvest Home swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Valspar equivalent of Twilight Gold is Moraine (V090-3). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.7 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Moraine and you'll get the same color. See the full Moraine swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Twilight Gold is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Dark Eggshell and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Glidden equivalent of Twilight Gold is Rabbit (PPG15-11). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Rabbit and you'll get the same color. See the full Rabbit swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Twilight Gold is Suncoast (316-3DB). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Suncoast and you'll get the same color. See the full Suncoast swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Twilight Gold is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164). At ΔE 0.28 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dromedary Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Twilight Gold

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is DaVanzo Beige (DET664), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Gold without repainting risk. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Twilight Gold

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Twilight Gold is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Twilight Gold

The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Twilight Gold is Beach Coast Buff (H122). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Beach Coast Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Twilight Gold

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Gold without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Twilight Gold

At Rodda, the closest color to Twilight Gold is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Twilight Gold

C2 Paint's nearest match is Challah (C2-859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Gold without repainting risk. See the full Challah swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Twilight Gold

Kompozit's nearest match is Only Yesterday (0296), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Twilight Gold without repainting risk. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →

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