Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Bauhaus Gold |
| SKU | 214-5DB |
| Hex | #D09A62 |
| RGB | 208, 154, 98 |
| HSL | 31°, 54%, 60% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Bauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Valspar
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Bauhaus 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 #D09A62 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.
Dutch Boy 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 Dutch Boy 214-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
The closest Valspar equivalent of Bauhaus Gold is Sassy Sassafras (8002-17E). 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 38 vs 38). If Valspar is your counter, order Sassy Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassy Sassafras swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Behr's nearest match is Golden Aura (MQ4-8), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Golden Aura swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Harvest Bronze (1146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Harvest Bronze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
C2 Paint's nearest match is Morelia (C2-603), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Morelia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Honey Beehive (DET475) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honey Beehive swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Butternut (SW 6389) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bauhaus Gold. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.61). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 214-5DB instead. See the full Good as Gold 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 13.98). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 214-5DB 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, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 214-5DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →