Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Gold Ransom |
| SKU | 0892 |
| Hex | #B39260 |
| RGB | 179, 146, 96 |
| HSL | 36°, 35%, 54% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Kompozit Gold Ransom
Gold Ransom sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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 Ransom 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 by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Gold Ransom within Kompozit'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 #B39260 in HSL space. Pair Gold Ransom 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.
Kompozit Gold Ransom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gold Ransom 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 Kompozit 0892 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Baguette (SW 6123) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Gold Ransom
The closest Behr equivalent of Gold Ransom is Windswept Leaves (S280-5). At ΔE 0.69 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Windswept Leaves and you'll get the same color. See the full Windswept Leaves swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Classic Caramel (1118) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Classic Caramel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Valspar's nearest match is African Savannah (T509), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.2 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full African Savannah swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gold Ransom
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Down to Earth (PPG1091-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Down to Earth swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Glidden's nearest match is Down to Earth (PPG1091-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Down to Earth swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Gold Ransom is High Plains (316-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full High Plains swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Baguette (HGSW 2183) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Maple View (DE6152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Maple View swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gold Ransom
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gold Ransom is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Gold Ransom (0892), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gold Ransom without repainting risk. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gold Ransom
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Gold Ransom is Gold Ransom (0892). 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 31 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Gold Ransom and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Rodda has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Rye (CA101) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gold Ransom
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Frida (C2-602) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frida swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Gold Ransom
Clare has no exact twin of Gold Ransom. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 37 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →