Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Glorious Gold |
| SKU | 0878 |
| Hex | #C49F63 |
| RGB | 196, 159, 99 |
| HSL | 37°, 45%, 58% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Glorious Gold
Glorious Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Glorious Gold 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 Glorious 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 #C49F63 in HSL space. Pair Glorious 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 Glorious Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glorious 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 0878 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glorious Gold is Empire Gold (SW 12) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Empire Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Glorious Gold is Gingersnap (S270-5) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gingersnap swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Coffeehouse Ochre (CW-385), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Coffeehouse Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mustard Seed (M159), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.6 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mustard Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glorious Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Good Life (PPG1090-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Good Life swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glorious Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Glorious Gold is Monarch Gold (20YY 36/370). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Monarch Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Glorious Gold is Cork Board (318-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cork Board swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Glorious Gold is Antiquity (HGSW 2204) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wildflower Honey (DET486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Juniper Tree (JG-166), is clearly different (ΔE 10.59). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Glorious Gold is India Yellow (NO. 66) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Glorious Gold (0878), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Heathered Herb (R050), is clearly different (ΔE 7.54). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glorious Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glorious Gold is Oz (C2-619) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oz swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Clare's nearest match is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glorious Gold without repainting risk. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 10.58). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 12.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Glorious Gold
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Glorious Gold — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 15.55). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0878 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glorious Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Glorious Gold is Glorious Gold (0878). 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 37 vs 37). If Kompozit is your counter, order Glorious Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →