Color spec
| Brand | C2 Paint |
| Name | Gilded |
| SKU | C2-634 |
| Hex | #CD9C51 |
| RGB | 205, 156, 81 |
| HSL | 36°, 55%, 56% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Benjamin Moore
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
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.
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
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is India Yellow (NO. 66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). 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 India Yellow 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gilded
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gilded — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 8.36). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-634 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gilded
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gilded — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 15.73). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-634 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →