Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Bright Idea |
| SKU | 0807 |
| Hex | #D8B760 |
| RGB | 216, 183, 96 |
| HSL | 44°, 61%, 61% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Bright Idea
Bright Idea sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Bright Idea 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
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 Bright Idea 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 #D8B760 in HSL space. Pair Bright Idea 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 Bright Idea Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bright Idea 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 0807 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bright Idea is Nugget (SW 6697) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nugget swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bright Idea
Behr's nearest match is Gilded (M300-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bright Idea without repainting risk. See the full Gilded swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Bright Idea is Damask Gold (CW-405) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Damask Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Valspar, the closest color to Bright Idea is Dylan Velvet (3008-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45.8 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dylan Velvet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bright Idea
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bright Idea is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Glidden, the closest color to Bright Idea is Dusty Gold (40YY 49/408) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bright Idea is Citrus Zest (120-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citrus Zest swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bright Idea
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Bright Idea is Gold Doubloons (HGSW 1214) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Doubloons swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bright Idea is Santa Fe Tan (DE5375) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Fe Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Bright Idea is Bright Days (JG-45) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bright Idea
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Bright Idea. The nearest is Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bright Idea
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Bright Idea is Bright Idea (0807). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Bright Idea and you'll get the same color. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bright Idea
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Idea — the nearest deck color, Custard (CA138), is clearly different (ΔE 8.14). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0807 instead. See the full Custard swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bright Idea
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bright Idea is Tassel (C2-636) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tassel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bright Idea
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Idea — the nearest deck color, Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23), is clearly different (ΔE 6.29). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0807 instead. See the full Golden Hour swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Bright Idea
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Idea — the nearest deck color, Antigua (ANTIGUA), is clearly different (ΔE 12.86). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0807 instead. See the full Antigua swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bright Idea
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Bright Idea is Tilton (TILTON) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tilton swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Bright Idea
Backdrop has no exact twin of Bright Idea. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Bright Idea
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Bright Idea — the nearest deck color, Sandstone (398641), is clearly different (ΔE 13.3). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0807 instead. See the full Sandstone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bright Idea
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Bright Idea is Bright Idea (0807). 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 49 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Bright Idea and you'll get the same color. See the full Bright Idea swatch →