Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Motherland |
| SKU | 0793 |
| Hex | #BCB667 |
| RGB | 188, 182, 103 |
| HSL | 56°, 39%, 57% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Motherland
Motherland sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Motherland 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 Motherland 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 #BCB667 in HSL space. Pair Motherland 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 Motherland Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Motherland 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 0793 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Motherland
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Motherland. The nearest is Lime Rickey (SW 6717) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lime Rickey swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Motherland
At Behr, the closest color to Motherland is Fresh Brew (M330-5) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Brew swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Motherland
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Martini Olive (CSP-890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Motherland without repainting risk. See the full Martini Olive swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Motherland
At Valspar, the closest color to Motherland is Spring Ahead (P058) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spring Ahead swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Motherland
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Motherland is Parachute (PPG1218-5) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parachute swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Motherland
At Glidden, the closest color to Motherland is Parachute (PPG1218-5) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parachute swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Motherland
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Motherland is Praying Mantis (223-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Praying Mantis swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Motherland
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Motherland is Parakeet (HGSW 1243) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Parakeet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Motherland
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Palm Leaf (DE5508), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Motherland without repainting risk. See the full Palm Leaf swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Motherland
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 7.82). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Motherland
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Octagon Yellow (NO. 7), is clearly different (ΔE 9.88). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Motherland
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Motherland (0793), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Motherland without repainting risk. See the full Motherland swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Motherland
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Heathered Herb (R050), is clearly different (ΔE 6.63). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Motherland
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Motherland is Al Green (C2-652) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Al Green swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Motherland
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 12.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Motherland
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Tikal (TIKAL), is clearly different (ΔE 12.44). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Motherland
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 8.31). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Motherland
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.87). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Motherland
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Motherland — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 13.74). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0793 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Motherland
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Motherland is Motherland (0793). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Kompozit is your counter, order Motherland and you'll get the same color. See the full Motherland swatch →