Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Golden Rule |
| SKU | SW 6383 |
| Hex | #CC9249 |
| RGB | 204, 146, 73 |
| HSL | 33°, 56%, 54% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule
Golden Rule sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Golden Rule is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Golden Rule within Sherwin-Williams'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 #CC9249 in HSL space. Pair Golden Rule 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.
Sherwin-Williams Golden Rule Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Rule 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6383 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest Behr equivalent of Golden Rule is Burnt Pumpkin (M250-5). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). If Behr is your counter, order Burnt Pumpkin and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnt Pumpkin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Rule
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Peanut Butter (2159-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Peanut Butter swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Golden Rule
Valspar's nearest match is Tupelo Honey (8002-21F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Tupelo Honey swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Rule
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Rule is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Rule
Glidden's nearest match is Italian Saffron (PPG16-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Italian Saffron swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Golden Rule is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB). 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 34 vs 34). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Pattypan Squash and you'll get the same color. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Rule
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Rule is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142). 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 34 vs 34). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Luna Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Rule
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Slightly Golden (DE5299), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Slightly Golden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Rule
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Golden Rule. The nearest is India Yellow (NO. 66) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Rule
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Rule is Child of the Moon (0914) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Child of the Moon swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Rule
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Georgian Yellow (H0024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Rule without repainting risk. See the full Georgian Yellow swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Rule
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Rule is Morelia (C2-603) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morelia swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Rule
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Rule is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →