Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Monarch Gold |
| SKU | 20YY 36/370 |
| Hex | #C29E60 |
| RGB | 194, 158, 96 |
| HSL | 38°, 45%, 57% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Glidden Monarch Gold
Monarch Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Monarch 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 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 Monarch 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 #C29E60 in HSL space. Pair Monarch 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 Monarch Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Monarch 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 20YY 36/370 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Antiquity (SW 6402) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Amber Autumn (S290-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Autumn swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coffeehouse Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mustard Seed (M159), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.6 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Gold without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mustard Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Good Life (PPG1090-5) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Life swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Monarch Gold. The nearest is Exotic Yellow (120-6DB) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Exotic Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Antiquity (HGSW 2204) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wildflower Honey (DET486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Gold without repainting risk. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 10.66). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Monarch Gold is India Yellow (NO. 66) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Monarch Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Monarch Gold is Glorious Gold (0878). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Glorious Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Badlands (CA106), is clearly different (ΔE 8.04). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Badlands swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Monarch Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Monarch Gold is Kazoo (C2-633) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kazoo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Clare's nearest match is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Monarch Gold without repainting risk. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.54). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 10.38). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.63). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Monarch Gold
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Monarch Gold — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 15.48). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 36/370 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Monarch Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Monarch Gold is Glorious Gold (0878). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). If Kompozit is your counter, order Glorious Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →