Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Golden Valley |
| SKU | 50YY 47/337 |
| Hex | #CBB97B |
| RGB | 203, 185, 123 |
| HSL | 47°, 43%, 64% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Golden Valley
Golden Valley sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Valley 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
20 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
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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Golden Valley 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 #CBB97B in HSL space. Pair Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Valley 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 50YY 47/337 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Valley
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Valley is Independent Gold (SW 6401) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Valley
At Behr, the closest color to Golden Valley is Gnome Green (T13-19) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gnome Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Valley
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Golden Valley is Anjou Pear (AF-425). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Anjou Pear and you'll get the same color. See the full Anjou Pear swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Valley
Valspar has no exact twin of Golden Valley. The nearest is Herb Cornucopia (6005-5C) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49.5 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Herb Cornucopia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Valley
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Valley is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Valley
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden Valley is Shore Grass (221-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Valley
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Golden Valley is Independent Gold (HGSW 2205) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Independent Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Valley
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Valley is Olive Hint (DE5500) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olive Hint swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Golden Valley
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Golden Valley. The nearest is Bright Days (JG-45) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Valley
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Golden Valley. The nearest is Churlish Green (NO. 251) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Valley
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Golden Valley. The nearest is Gold Digger (0877) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Valley
Hirshfield's doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Gold Digger (0877), is clearly different (ΔE 5.29). For an exact match, any Hirshfield's retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Golden Valley
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Custard (CA138), is clearly different (ΔE 8.1). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Custard swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Valley
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Valley is Sanguine (C2-651) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Valley
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Avocado Toast (PNT100-MD-49), is clearly different (ΔE 14.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Avocado Toast swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Golden Valley
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Tikal (TIKAL), is clearly different (ΔE 9.41). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Valley
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Golden Valley. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Golden Valley
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 5.6). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Golden Valley
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 12.93). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Valley
Kompozit doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Valley — the nearest deck color, Gold Digger (0877), is clearly different (ΔE 5.29). For an exact match, any Kompozit retailer can custom-tint Glidden 50YY 47/337 instead. See the full Gold Digger swatch →