Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Dusty Gold |
| SKU | 40YY 49/408 |
| Hex | #D8BC70 |
| RGB | 216, 188, 112 |
| HSL | 44°, 57%, 64% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Dusty Gold
Dusty Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Dusty 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 by brand
16 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Dusty Gold within Glidden'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 #D8BC70 in HSL space. Pair Dusty 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.
Glidden Dusty Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dusty 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 Glidden 40YY 49/408 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Gold. The nearest is Independent Gold (SW 6401) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dusty Gold
The closest Behr equivalent of Dusty Gold is Gilded (M300-4). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Gilded and you'll get the same color. See the full Gilded swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Thread (CSP-920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Golden Thread swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dusty Gold
The closest Valspar equivalent of Dusty Gold is Tookie Bird (P018). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 53.1 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Tookie Bird and you'll get the same color. See the full Tookie Bird swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dusty Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Tropical Siesta (PPG1107-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Tropical Siesta swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Citrus Zest (120-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Citrus Zest swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dusty Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Dusty Gold. The nearest is Independent Gold (HGSW 2205) at ΔE 4.2 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Highlight Gold (DEC731), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Highlight Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Bright Days (JG-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Corngold (NO. 9915), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 54 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Corngold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dusty Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bright Idea (0807), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dusty Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dusty Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dusty Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dusty Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Dusty Gold. The nearest is Viburnum (BD74) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Viburnum swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dusty Gold
At Backdrop, the closest color to Dusty Gold is Eames (BD-EA) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eames swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dusty Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dusty Gold is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →