Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Antiquarian Gold |
| SKU | DET485 |
| Hex | #BA8A45 |
| RGB | 186, 138, 69 |
| HSL | 35°, 46%, 50% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dunn-Edwards Antiquarian Gold
Antiquarian Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Antiquarian Gold 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.
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Valspar
Behr
Dutch Boy
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Antiquarian Gold within Dunn-Edwards'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 #BA8A45 in HSL space. Pair Antiquarian 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.
Dunn-Edwards Antiquarian Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Antiquarian 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 Dunn-Edwards DET485 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Antiquarian Gold is Millionaire (0907). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Millionaire and you'll get the same color. See the full Millionaire swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Turmeric (2160-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Antiquarian Gold without repainting risk. See the full Turmeric swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Bugle Boy (0899), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Antiquarian Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Antiquarian Gold is Golden Leaf (UL150-1) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Leaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Antiquarian Gold is Sand Mountain (8003-21E) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Mountain swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Antiquarian Gold is Butterscotch Ripple (PPG1106-7) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Ripple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Antiquarian Gold is Plank Road (319-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plank Road swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Frida (C2-602), is clearly different (ΔE 5.03). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Frida swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Rookwood Amber (SW 2817), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Rookwood Amber swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Wet Sand (NO. 46), is clearly different (ΔE 6.02). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 7.01). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 7.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Antiquarian Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Antiquarian Gold — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 14.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DET485 instead. See the full Anita swatch →