Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Gold Finch |
| SKU | 0871 |
| Hex | #BC9F60 |
| RGB | 188, 159, 96 |
| HSL | 41°, 41%, 56% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Diamond Vogel Gold Finch
Gold Finch sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Gold Finch 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.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Behr
C2 Paint
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Gold Finch 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 #BC9F60 in HSL space. Pair Gold Finch 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 Gold Finch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Finch 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 0871 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Finch
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gold Finch is Gilded Ballroom (CSP-980). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Gilded Ballroom and you'll get the same color. See the full Gilded Ballroom swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gold Finch
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Finch (0871), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Finch without repainting risk. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Finch
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Escapade Gold (SW 6403), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Finch without repainting risk. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Finch
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Shutter Bug (PPG1108-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Finch without repainting risk. See the full Shutter Bug swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Finch
At Behr, the closest color to Gold Finch is Chameleon (PPU6-19) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chameleon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Finch
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gold Finch is Kazoo (C2-633) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kazoo swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Finch
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gold Finch is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Finch
At Valspar, the closest color to Gold Finch is Frickles (P056) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.7 vs 36) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frickles swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Finch
At Clare, the closest color to Gold Finch is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Finch
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Gold Finch. The nearest is Wildflower Honey (DET486) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Finch
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gold Finch. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Finch
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Finch — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 9.67). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0871 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gold Finch
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Finch — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.04). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Diamond Vogel 0871 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →