Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Bauhaus Gold |
| SKU | 0303 |
| Hex | #B39D74 |
| RGB | 179, 157, 116 |
| HSL | 39°, 29%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Diamond Vogel Bauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Bauhaus 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 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 neutral from that brand.
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Behr
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Bauhaus Gold within Diamond Vogel'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 #B39D74 in HSL space. Pair Bauhaus 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.
Diamond Vogel Bauhaus Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bauhaus 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 Diamond Vogel 0303 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Paper Sack (DE6173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Paper Sack swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Vintage Gold (0282), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Walnut Hull (BD76), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Golden Sage (QE-36) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Sugared Almond (SW 9537) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugared Almond swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Scrivener Gold (CW-430) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Scrivener Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Barrel-Aged (T580) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.2 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barrel-Aged swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Bauhaus Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bauhaus Gold. The nearest is Buff (NO. 20) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buff swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0303 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 7.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0303 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →