Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Star of Gold |
| SKU | 0323 |
| Hex | #BAA87D |
| RGB | 186, 168, 125 |
| HSL | 42°, 31%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Hirshfield's Star of Gold
Star of Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Star of Gold 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 Star of 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 #BAA87D in HSL space. Pair Star of 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 Star of Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Star of 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 0323 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Star of Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Star of Gold is Dusted Olive (SW 9028) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusted Olive swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Star of Gold
Behr's nearest match is Makrut Lime (PPU8-08A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Star of Gold without repainting risk. See the full Makrut Lime swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Star of Gold
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Star of Gold is Golden Divan (CSP-1005). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Golden Divan and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Divan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Star of Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Dry Earth (6008-4A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Star of Gold without repainting risk. See the full Dry Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Star of Gold
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Star of Gold is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Sailor's Knot and you'll get the same color. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Star of Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Khaki Sage (50YY 39/230), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Star of Gold without repainting risk. See the full Khaki Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Star of Gold
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Star of Gold is Corked Tan (320-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Star of Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Star of Gold is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mythic Green swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Star of Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Star of Gold is Equestrian (DET661) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Equestrian swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Star of Gold
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Star of Gold. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Star of Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Star of Gold is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Star of Gold
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Star of Gold is Sassafras (0310). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sassafras and you'll get the same color. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Star of Gold
At Rodda, the closest color to Star of Gold is Heathered Herb (R050) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Heathered Herb swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Star of Gold
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Star of Gold is Bamboo (C2-875). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Bamboo and you'll get the same color. See the full Bamboo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Star of Gold
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Star of Gold — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 5.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0323 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Star of Gold
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Star of Gold — the nearest deck color, Coda (CODA), is clearly different (ΔE 9.09). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0323 instead. See the full Coda swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Star of Gold
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Star of Gold. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 47 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Star of Gold
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Star of Gold — the nearest deck color, Le Freak (BD-LF), is clearly different (ΔE 11.55). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0323 instead. See the full Le Freak swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Star of Gold
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Star of Gold — the nearest deck color, Tate Green (371674), is clearly different (ΔE 9.49). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 0323 instead. See the full Tate Green swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Star of Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Star of Gold is Star of Gold (0323). 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 40 vs 40). If Kompozit is your counter, order Star of Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Star of Gold swatch →