Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Apothecary Gold |
| SKU | 218-6DB |
| Hex | #D6A02B |
| RGB | 214, 160, 43 |
| HSL | 41°, 68%, 50% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Apothecary Gold
Apothecary Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Apothecary 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.
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Apothecary Gold within Dutch Boy'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 #D6A02B in HSL space. Pair Apothecary 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.
Dutch Boy Apothecary Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Apothecary 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 Dutch Boy 218-6DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Apothecary Gold is Glitzy Gold (SW 6691). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Glitzy Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Glitzy Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apothecary Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Behr's nearest match is Plantain Chips (M290-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Apothecary Gold without repainting risk. See the full Plantain Chips swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Apothecary Gold is Sin City (0816) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sin City swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Apothecary Gold is Torch (C2-618) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Torch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Apothecary Gold is Copper Cove (DE5320) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Cove swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Apothecary Gold is Lemon Bar (0865) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Bar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Apothecary Gold is Ripe Pear (P091) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Pear swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Apothecary Gold. The nearest is Golden Bounty (294) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Bounty swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Apothecary Gold — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 6.69). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 218-6DB instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Apothecary Gold — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 9.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 218-6DB instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Apothecary Gold — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 9.63). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 218-6DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Apothecary Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Apothecary Gold — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 11.95). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 218-6DB instead. See the full Eames swatch →