Color spec
| Brand | Kompozit |
| Name | Shiny Gold |
| SKU | 0388 |
| Hex | #AE9F65 |
| RGB | 174, 159, 101 |
| HSL | 48°, 31%, 54% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Kompozit 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 by brand
12 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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Similar Kompozit colors
closest in the Kompozit deckThe nearest shades to Shiny Gold 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 #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.
Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shiny Gold
The closest Hirshfield's 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Shiny Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Shiny Gold 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 →