Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gold Taffeta |
| SKU | 0276 |
| Hex | #A48B68 |
| RGB | 164, 139, 104 |
| HSL | 35°, 25%, 53% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Gold Taffeta
Gold Taffeta sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta 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 #A48B68 in HSL space. Pair Gold Taffeta 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 Gold Taffeta Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Taffeta 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 0276 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Gold Taffeta is Tangled Twine (SW 9538). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tangled Twine and you'll get the same color. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Behr, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Distant Land (N260-5) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Distant Land swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Algonquin Trail (1055), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Algonquin Trail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Valspar, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is River Oak (3004-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Glidden's nearest match is Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Coffee With Cream swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Turning Leaves (317-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Turning Leaves swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Ridge (DE6145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Taffeta without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Ridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Gold Taffeta. The nearest is Drab (NO. 41) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Gold Tangiers (0304) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tangiers swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
At Rodda, the closest color to Gold Taffeta is Brown Sugar (CA054) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brown Sugar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Gold Taffeta is Shade Moss (BD36). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Shade Moss and you'll get the same color. See the full Shade Moss swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Dirty Chai (PNT100-DP-52), is clearly different (ΔE 10.09). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0276 instead. See the full Dirty Chai swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Bond Street (BOND STREET), is clearly different (ΔE 8.19). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0276 instead. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 8.71). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0276 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 7.18). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0276 instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Taffeta — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 10.75). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0276 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gold Taffeta
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gold Taffeta is Gold Taffeta (0276). 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 27 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gold Taffeta and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →