Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Gold Tweed |
| SKU | 0884 |
| Hex | #C9AB73 |
| RGB | 201, 171, 115 |
| HSL | 39°, 44%, 62% |
| LRV | 43 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Gold Tweed
Gold Tweed sits in the mid-range at LRV 43, 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 Tweed 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 Gold Tweed 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 #C9AB73 in HSL space. Pair Gold Tweed 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 Tweed Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Tweed 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 0884 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Tweed is Downing Straw (SW 2813) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Downing Straw swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Behr's nearest match is Flax Straw (S300-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Flax Straw swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Citrine (AF-370), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Citrine swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Valspar's nearest match is Saucy (T530), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Saucy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Gold Tweed is More Maple (PPG1091-5) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full More Maple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At Glidden, the closest color to Gold Tweed is More Maple (PPG1091-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full More Maple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gold Tweed is Craft Paper Brown (319-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Craft Paper Brown swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Tweed
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Gold Tweed. The nearest is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Flickering Gold (DE6166), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Flickering Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Tweed — the nearest deck color, Summer Pear (JG-44), is clearly different (ΔE 6.43). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0884 instead. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gold Tweed is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Tweed (0884), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Tweed without repainting risk. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Rodda has no exact twin of Gold Tweed. The nearest is Heathered Herb (R050) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Tweed
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Gold Tweed is Austin (C2-844) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 43) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Austin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Clare has no exact twin of Gold Tweed. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 37 vs 43). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Tweed — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 10.95). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0884 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Tweed — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 5.76). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0884 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Tweed — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 19.17). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0884 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Gold Tweed
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Gold Tweed — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 13.84). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0884 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gold Tweed
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Gold Tweed is Gold Tweed (0884). 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 43 vs 43). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gold Tweed and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →