Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Shiny Gold |
| SKU | 0388 |
| Hex | #AE9F65 |
| RGB | 174, 159, 101 |
| HSL | 48°, 31%, 54% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Hirshfield's Shiny Gold
Shiny Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Shiny 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 Shiny 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 #AE9F65 in HSL space. Pair Shiny 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 Shiny Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shiny 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 0388 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shiny Gold. The nearest is Escapade Gold (SW 6403) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shiny Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Shiny Gold is Apple Wine (HDC-CL-19) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Wine swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Shiny Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Shiny Gold is Military Tan (2148-30) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Military Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shiny Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Shiny Gold is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shiny Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Old Times Sake (PPG11-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Gold without repainting risk. See the full Old Times Sake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Old Times Sake (PPG11-05), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Gold without repainting risk. See the full Old Times Sake swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shiny Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Shiny Gold is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shiny Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Shiny Gold. The nearest is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203) at ΔE 4.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Shiny Gold. The nearest is Veranda Gold (DE6187) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Countryside (JG-52), is clearly different (ΔE 7.79). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Green Stone (NO. 12), is clearly different (ΔE 6.86). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Green Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Shiny Gold (0388), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shiny Gold without repainting risk. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Pumpkin Seed (CA148), is clearly different (ΔE 7.3). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Pumpkin Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shiny Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Shiny Gold. The nearest is Cheetah (C2-874) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64), is clearly different (ΔE 8.07). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), is clearly different (ΔE 9.7). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY), is clearly different (ΔE 5.58). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 10.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Shiny Gold
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Shiny Gold — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 11.01). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0388 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shiny Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Shiny Gold is Shiny Gold (0388). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Kompozit is your counter, order Shiny Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →