Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Old Salem Gold |
| SKU | 30YY 35/249 |
| Hex | #B69F73 |
| RGB | 182, 159, 115 |
| HSL | 39°, 31%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Old Salem Gold
Old Salem Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Old Salem Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Old Salem 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 #B69F73 in HSL space. Pair Old Salem 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 Old Salem Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Old Salem 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 30YY 35/249 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Coriander Powder (SW 9025) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coriander Powder swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Ground Cumin (UL180-24) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ground Cumin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Scrivener Gold (CW-430), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gold without repainting risk. See the full Scrivener Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.5 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Ocher (PPG1086-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gold without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Ocher swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Old Salem Gold. The nearest is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Handcrafted Brown (HGSW 2184) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handcrafted Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Paper Sack (DE6173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gold without repainting risk. See the full Paper Sack swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bauhaus Gold (0303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Old Salem Gold without repainting risk. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
Clare has no exact twin of Old Salem Gold. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Old Salem Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Old Salem Gold is Vintage Gold (0282) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →