Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Gilded |
| SKU | C2-634 |
| Hex | #CD9C51 |
| RGB | 205, 156, 81 |
| HSL | 36°, 55%, 56% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About C2 Paint Gilded
Gilded sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Gilded 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar C2 Paint colors
closest in the C2 Paint deckThe nearest shades to Gilded within C2 Paint'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 #CD9C51 in HSL space. Pair Gilded 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.
C2 Paint Gilded Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gilded 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 C2 Paint C2-634 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gilded
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Alchemy (SW 6395), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Alchemy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gilded
Behr's nearest match is Desert Caravan (300D-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Desert Caravan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gilded
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gilded is Autumn Gold (2152-30) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gilded
At Valspar, the closest color to Gilded is Wild Mustard Seed (M159) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.6 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild Mustard Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gilded
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Mayan Treasure (PPG1208-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Mayan Treasure swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gilded
Glidden's nearest match is Allspice (PPG1207-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Allspice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gilded
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Gilded. The nearest is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gilded
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pieces of Eight (HGSW 2194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Pieces of Eight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gilded
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gilded is Gingerbread House (DE5334). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Gingerbread House and you'll get the same color. See the full Gingerbread House swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gilded
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gilded is India Yellow (NO. 66) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gilded
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Veronica's Crown (H024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gilded without repainting risk. See the full Veronica's Crown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gilded
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gilded is Georgian Yellow (H0024) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Georgian Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gilded
Clare has no exact twin of Gilded. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gilded
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Gilded. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gilded
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gilded is Sunrise Heat (0920) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunrise Heat swatch →