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Kompozit Silence is Golden0891 · #C2A06D · LRV 38

Silence is Golden reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 0891 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT SILENCE IS GOLDEN
RGB 194, 160, 109LRV 38

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameSilence is Golden
SKU0891
Hex#C2A06D
RGB194, 160, 109
HSL36°, 41%, 59%
LRV38
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyYellow
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About Kompozit Silence is Golden

Silence is Golden sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.

Silence is Golden 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

14 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.58
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 12 · #C19F6E · ΔE 0.58 · LRV 37
SW 9028 · #BEA775 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 40
SW 7695 · #BD9C77 · ΔE 4 · LRV 36
SW 6402 · #C2A462 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 39

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.19
All yellow at Behr →
BXC-70 · #C7A370 · ΔE 1.19 · LRV 40
UL180-24 · #BD9E6E · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 36
S270-5 · #C79D69 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 37
300F-4 · #BCA16C · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 37

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.71
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2162-40 · #C09D73 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 35
1070 · #C19D73 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 35
229 · #BCA474 · ΔE 3.29 · LRV 39
HC-22 · #BCA470 · ΔE 3.51 · LRV 38

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.36
All yellow at Valspar →
M139 · #C59C69 · ΔE 2.36 · LRV 36.7
3005-9C · #BDA076 · ΔE 2.39 · LRV 37.5
8003-20E · #C29D74 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 37
3004-7C · #C99C69 · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 37.3

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.92
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1090-5 · #C49F6A · ΔE 0.92 · LRV 38
PPG1089-5 · #C6A06D · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 38
PPG1092-5 · #BF9C6B · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 36
PPG1105-6 · #BB9F6B · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 36

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All yellow at Glidden →
20YY 37/293 · #C0A171 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 37
PPG1090-5 · #C49E69 · ΔE 1.25 · LRV 37
PPG1092-5 · #C09C6A · ΔE 1.32 · LRV 36
PPG1089-5 · #C7A06C · ΔE 1.54 · LRV 38

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.22
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
318-5DB · #C6A271 · ΔE 1.22 · LRV 39
220-5DB · #C3A672 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 40
315-4DB · #C59D6F · ΔE 2.79 · LRV 37
214-4DB · #CE9F6A · ΔE 3.87 · LRV 39
HGSW 2215 · #BEA775 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 40
HGSW 9028 · #BEA775 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 40
HGSW 2204 · #C2A462 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 39
HGSW 6402 · #C2A462 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 39

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.62
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6159 · #BFA270 · ΔE 1.62 · LRV 36
DEC729 · #C3A679 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 38
DET486 · #C69C5D · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 35
DE6137 · #C19E78 · ΔE 3.85 · LRV 35

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.88
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 53 · #CAA36C · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 40
NO. 319 · #BA9C69 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 35
NO. 66 · #C59C5D · ΔE 3.01 · LRV 36

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.42
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0891 · #C1A371 · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 39
0878 · #C3A268 · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 39
0255 · #C7A071 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 39
0871 · #BC9F60 · ΔE 3.74 · LRV 36

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0891 · #C2A06D · ΔE 0 · LRV 37
0878 · #C49F63 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 37
0246 · #CAA272 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 39
0255 · #C49A69 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 36

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.24
All yellow at C2 Paint →
C2-619 · #C09D6D · ΔE 1.24 · LRV 36
C2-633 · #BA9C66 · ΔE 2.28 · LRV 35
BD69 · #C59A69 · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 36
C2-843 · #B9A47B · ΔE 4.45 · LRV 38

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.97
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 0.97 · LRV 37

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Silence is Golden within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

0878 · LRV 37
0255 · LRV 36
0246 · LRV 40
0267 · LRV 38
0920 · LRV 39
0310 · LRV 38

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C2A06D in HSL space. Pair Silence is Golden with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C2A06D + #6D8FC2
TRIADIC
#C2A06D · #6DC2A0 · #A06DC2
ANALOGOUS
#C2766D · #C2A06D · #BAC26D

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.46:1fail
Sample text on black
8.54:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit Silence is Golden Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Silence is Golden 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 0891 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silence is Golden

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Silence is Golden is Empire Gold (SW 12). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Empire Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Empire Gold swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Silence is Golden

At Behr, the closest color to Silence is Golden is Almond Toast (300F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almond Toast swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Silence is Golden. The nearest is Blair Gold (HC-22) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blair Gold swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Silence is Golden

At Valspar, the closest color to Silence is Golden is Western Wear (M139) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36.7 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Wear swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Silence is Golden

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Silence is Golden is Good Life (PPG1090-5). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Good Life and you'll get the same color. See the full Good Life swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Glidden's nearest match is A Touch Of Gold (20YY 37/293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full A Touch Of Gold swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cork Board (318-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full Cork Board swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Silence is Golden

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Silence is Golden. The nearest is Mythic Green (HGSW 2215) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mythic Green swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Bread Pudding (DE6159), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full Bread Pudding swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cane (NO. 53), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full Cane swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Silence is Golden

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Silence is Golden (0891), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full Silence is Golden swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Silence is Golden

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Silence is Golden is Silence is Golden (0891). 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 37 vs 38). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Silence is Golden and you'll get the same color. See the full Silence is Golden swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Silence is Golden

C2 Paint's nearest match is Oz (C2-619), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Silence is Golden without repainting risk. See the full Oz swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Silence is Golden

The closest Clare equivalent of Silence is Golden is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Clare is your counter, order Good as Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

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