Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Golden Meadow |
| SKU | 213-5DB |
| Hex | #D59858 |
| RGB | 213, 152, 88 |
| HSL | 31°, 60%, 59% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Golden Meadow
Golden Meadow 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.
Golden Meadow 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
C2 Paint
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Golden Meadow 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 #D59858 in HSL space. Pair Golden Meadow 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 Golden Meadow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Meadow 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 213-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Meadow
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Meadow is Honeycomb (SW 6375). 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 37 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Honeycomb and you'll get the same color. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Meadow
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Golden Meadow is Impulse (0989). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38). If Kompozit is your counter, order Impulse and you'll get the same color. See the full Impulse swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Meadow
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Golden Meadow is Impulse (0989). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Impulse and you'll get the same color. See the full Impulse swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Behr's nearest match is Saffron Strands (PPU6-02), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Meadow without repainting risk. See the full Saffron Strands swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Valspar's nearest match is Sassy Sassafras (8002-17E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Meadow without repainting risk. See the full Sassy Sassafras swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Meadow
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Golden Meadow is Delightful Golden (2158-30) — very close at ΔE 2.09, 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 Delightful Golden swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Meadow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Meadow is Apple Cider (DE5270) — very close at ΔE 2.21, 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 Apple Cider swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Meadow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Meadow is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14) — very close at ΔE 3.08, 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 →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Meadow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Meadow is Live Wire (C2-574) — very close at ΔE 3.1, 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 Live Wire swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Meadow — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 5.15). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 213-5DB instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Meadow — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 213-5DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Meadow — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 15.56). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 213-5DB instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Golden Meadow
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Meadow — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 213-5DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →