Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Golden Mystery |
| SKU | HGSW 2203 |
| Hex | #B89B59 |
| RGB | 184, 155, 89 |
| HSL | 42°, 40%, 54% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Golden Mystery
Golden Mystery sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Golden Mystery 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
14 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
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
Clare
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Golden Mystery within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #B89B59 in HSL space. Pair Golden Mystery 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Golden Mystery Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Mystery 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2203 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Mystery
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Mystery is Escapade Gold (SW 6403). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Escapade Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Mystery
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Golden Mystery is Millington Gold (HC-13). At ΔE 0.43 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Millington Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Millington Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Kompozit's nearest match is Gold Finch (0871), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Mystery without repainting risk. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Viva Las Vegas (DET497), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Mystery without repainting risk. See the full Viva Las Vegas swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Jungle Expedition (0885), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Mystery without repainting risk. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Valspar's nearest match is Swampwater (3008-7B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Mystery without repainting risk. See the full Swampwater swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Mystery
At Behr, the closest color to Golden Mystery is Donegal Tweed (310F-5) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Donegal Tweed swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Mystery
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Golden Mystery is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Mystery
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Mystery is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Mystery
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Mystery is Kazoo (C2-633) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) 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 Golden Mystery
Clare has no exact twin of Golden Mystery. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Mystery — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 5.14). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2203 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Mystery — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 10.42). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2203 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Golden Mystery
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Mystery — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 2203 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →