Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Veranda Gold |
| SKU | DE6187 |
| Hex | #AF9968 |
| RGB | 175, 153, 104 |
| HSL | 41°, 31%, 55% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dunn-Edwards Veranda Gold
Veranda Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Veranda 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 by brand
14 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Veranda 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 #AF9968 in HSL space. Pair Veranda 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 Veranda Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Veranda 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 DE6187 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veranda Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Edgy Gold (SW 6409), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veranda Gold without repainting risk. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Veranda Gold
Behr's nearest match is Cliff Rock (290F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veranda Gold without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Rock swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Veranda Gold is Sandalwood (273). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Sandalwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandalwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Veranda Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Veranda Gold is Gold Infusion (6007-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Veranda Gold is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Cool Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Veranda Gold is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Cool Camel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Veranda Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veranda Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Veranda Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veranda Gold without repainting risk. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Veranda Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Veranda Gold is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Veranda Gold is Life Exotic (0311). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Life Exotic and you'll get the same color. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Veranda Gold is Upon Reflection (0324). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Upon Reflection and you'll get the same color. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Veranda Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cheetah (C2-874), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Veranda Gold without repainting risk. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Veranda Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Veranda Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 37 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Veranda Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Veranda Gold is Upon Reflection (0324). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Kompozit is your counter, order Upon Reflection and you'll get the same color. See the full Upon Reflection swatch →