Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Bauhaus Gold |
| SKU | 0303 |
| Hex | #B0986F |
| RGB | 176, 152, 111 |
| HSL | 38°, 29%, 56% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Bauhaus Gold
Bauhaus Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Bauhaus 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Bauhaus Gold within Hirshfield's'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 #B0986F in HSL space. Pair Bauhaus 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.
Hirshfield's Bauhaus Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bauhaus 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 Hirshfield's 0303 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (SW 6137), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Burnt Almond (280F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burnt Almond swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Tyler Taupe (HC-43), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Tyler Taupe swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Valspar has no exact twin of Bauhaus Gold. The nearest is Gold Infusion (6007-4A) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.7 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Infusion swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Creamy Caramel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Toasted Sesame (PPG1099-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Sesame swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Burlap (HGSW 3193), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bauhaus Gold without repainting risk. See the full Burlap swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bauhaus Gold is Sunbaked Adobe (DET652) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunbaked Adobe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Sand (NO. 45), is clearly different (ΔE 5.09). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Bauhaus Gold is There's No Place Like Home (0318). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order There's No Place Like Home and you'll get the same color. See the full There's No Place Like Home swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Rodda has no exact twin of Bauhaus Gold. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Bauhaus Gold is Pond's Edge (BD31). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Pond's Edge and you'll get the same color. See the full Pond's Edge swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 11.51). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 5.23). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 6.36). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.46). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Bauhaus Gold — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 11.91). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0303 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bauhaus Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bauhaus Gold is Bauhaus Gold (0303). 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 33 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bauhaus Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Bauhaus Gold swatch →