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Glidden Golden Valley50YY 47/337 · #CBB97B · LRV 47

Golden Valley reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Glidden 50YY 47/337 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN GOLDEN VALLEY
RGB 203, 185, 123LRV 47

Color spec

BrandGlidden
NameGolden Valley
SKU50YY 47/337
Hex#CBB97B
RGB203, 185, 123
HSL47°, 43%, 64%
LRV47
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyYellow
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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 by brand

15 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.04
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9029 · #C4B47D · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 46
SW 6401 · #D2BA83 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 51
SW 6408 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 48

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.47
All yellow at Behr →
S310-4 · #C8B478 · ΔE 1.47 · LRV 46
HDC-SP16-02 · #C7BB73 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 49
T13-19 · #C4BC84 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 49
PPU9-11 · #C7BF89 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
AF-425 · #C7B679 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 47
HC-15 · #CBBA84 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 49
2151-40 · #D2BA7F · ΔE 2.25 · LRV 49
2149-40 · #C6B984 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All yellow at Valspar →
8002-25E · #D3BE7D · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 52
V056-3 · #D3BE7D · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 52.1
P096 · #C8BC8A · ΔE 3.19 · LRV 50.2
6005-5C · #C3BD83 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 49.5

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.58
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1108-5 · #D1B871 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 49
PPG11-04 · #CBBF89 · ΔE 2.84 · LRV 52
PPG1105-5 · #CEB98A · ΔE 3.84 · LRV 50

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.74
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
221-4DB · #CCB57F · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 47
321-3DB · #CCBB89 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 50
223-4DB · #C3B873 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 47
120-5DB · #D0B76D · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 48
HGSW 2205 · #D2BA83 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 51
HGSW 6401 · #D2BA83 · ΔE 2.82 · LRV 51
HGSW 2216 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 48
HGSW 6408 · #CBB584 · ΔE 3.56 · LRV 48

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5500 · #C9BD88 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 47
DET657 · #C6B788 · ΔE 3.43 · LRV 47

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.8
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-45 · #D4B670 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 49
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 4.27 · LRV 47

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.75
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 251 · #C7BF89 · ΔE 3.75 · LRV 51

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.33
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0884 · #CCB079 · ΔE 4.33 · LRV 45
0877 · #D0B179 · ΔE 4.93 · LRV 46

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.74
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0792 · #C9C489 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-651 · #C9B47E · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 47
C2-652 · #C1B773 · ΔE 3.08 · LRV 46
C2-650 · #CEB366 · ΔE 3.91 · LRV 46

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.47
All yellow at Annie Sloan →
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 4.47 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.74
All yellow at Kompozit →
0792 · #C9C489 · ΔE 4.74 · LRV 54

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The 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.

40YY 48/321 · LRV 48
PPG1108-5 · LRV 49
30YY 46/304 · LRV 46
PPG11-04 · LRV 52
PPG12-04 · LRV 49
PPG1105-5 · LRV 50

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#CBB97B + #7B8DCB
TRIADIC
#CBB97B · #7BCBB9 · #B97BCB
ANALOGOUS
#CB917B · #CBB97B · #B5CB7B

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.95:1fail
Sample text on black
10.76:1AAA

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 →

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 →

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 →

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