Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Gothic Gold |
| SKU | PPG1208-7 |
| Hex | #BB852F |
| RGB | 187, 133, 47 |
| HSL | 37°, 60%, 46% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Gothic Gold
Gothic Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Gothic 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
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Gothic 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 #BB852F in HSL space. Pair Gothic 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 Gothic Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gothic 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 PPG1208-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Monarch Gold (SW 2920) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Lion Mane (320D-6) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lion Mane swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Turmeric (2160-20) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turmeric swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Corduroy (3007-5A) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.5 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corduroy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gothic Gold
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gothic Gold is Gothic Gold (PPG1208-7). At ΔE 0.46 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Gothic Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Gothic Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Ambered Maize (218-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ambered Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gothic Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gothic Gold. The nearest is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Golden Slumber (DE5335) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Slumber swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Amber Essence (H027) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Farmhouse Ochre (H0027) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Farmhouse Ochre swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gothic Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Gothic Gold. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gothic Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Gothic Gold is Millionaire (0907) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Millionaire swatch →