Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Craftsman Gold |
| SKU | PPG1092-4 |
| Hex | #D2B68C |
| RGB | 210, 182, 140 |
| HSL | 36°, 44%, 69% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Craftsman Gold
Craftsman Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Craftsman 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 by brand
15 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Craftsman Gold within PPG / Glidden'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 #D2B68C in HSL space. Pair Craftsman 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.
PPG / Glidden Craftsman Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Craftsman 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1092-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Craftsman Gold is Whole Wheat (SW 6121) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
Behr's nearest match is Summerwood (S290-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Gold without repainting risk. See the full Summerwood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Boardwalk (1102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Gold without repainting risk. See the full Boardwalk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
The closest Valspar equivalent of Craftsman Gold is Hazelnut Parfait (M120). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49.4 vs 49). If Valspar is your counter, order Hazelnut Parfait and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazelnut Parfait swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
The closest Glidden equivalent of Craftsman Gold is Craftsman Gold (PPG1092-4). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Craftsman Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Craftsman Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Craftsman Gold is Saving Beige (217-3DB). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Saving Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Saving Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Craftsman Gold is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Adobe (DEC726), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Gold without repainting risk. See the full Adobe swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Craftsman Gold is Mortar Pink (NO. G13) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dubloon (0890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Gold without repainting risk. See the full Dubloon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Craftsman Gold is Asian Jute (H0023). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Asian Jute and you'll get the same color. See the full Asian Jute swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
At Rodda, the closest color to Craftsman Gold is Straw (CA117) — very close at ΔE 2.98, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Straw swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Craftsman Gold is Vicuna (C2-860). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Vicuna and you'll get the same color. See the full Vicuna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Craftsman Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Dubloon (0890), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Craftsman Gold without repainting risk. See the full Dubloon swatch →