Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Golden Rule |
| SKU | HGSW 6383 |
| Hex | #CC9249 |
| RGB | 204, 146, 73 |
| HSL | 33°, 56%, 54% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule
Golden Rule 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 Rule is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Golden Rule 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 #CC9249 in HSL space. Pair Golden Rule 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 Rule Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Rule 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 6383 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Rule is Golden Rule (SW 6383). 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 Golden Rule and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Rule swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Golden Rule is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB). 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Pattypan Squash and you'll get the same color. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest Behr equivalent of Golden Rule is Burnt Pumpkin (M250-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Burnt Pumpkin and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnt Pumpkin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Rule
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peanut Butter (2159-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Butter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Rule
Valspar's nearest match is Tupelo Honey (8002-21F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Tupelo Honey swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Rule
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Slightly Golden (DE5299), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Slightly Golden swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Rule
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Rule is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) — very close at ΔE 2, 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 Italian Saffron swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Rule
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Rule is Child of the Moon (0914) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Rule
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Rule is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Rule
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Rule is Morelia (C2-603) — very close at ΔE 2.54, 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 Morelia swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Rule
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Golden Rule. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Rule
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Rule — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 6.84). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6383 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Golden Rule
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Rule — the nearest deck color, Vintage Crown (JG-152), is clearly different (ΔE 9.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6383 instead. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Golden Rule
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Golden Rule — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 15.64). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6383 instead. See the full Anita swatch →