Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Kingdom Gold |
| SKU | SW 6698 |
| Hex | #D1A436 |
| RGB | 209, 164, 54 |
| HSL | 43°, 63%, 52% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold
Kingdom Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Kingdom 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.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Kingdom Gold 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 #D1A436 in HSL space. Pair Kingdom 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.
Sherwin-Williams Kingdom Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Kingdom 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6698 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
Behr's nearest match is Plantain Chips (M290-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Plantain Chips swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Bounty (294), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Golden Bounty swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Ripe Pear (P091), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Ripe Pear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Kingdom Gold is Jonagold Apple (219-6DB). 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 41 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Jonagold Apple and you'll get the same color. See the full Jonagold Apple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Kingdom Gold is Instigate (HGSW 1213). 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 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Instigate and you'll get the same color. See the full Instigate swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Kingdom Gold is Spicy Mustard (DE5384). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Spicy Mustard and you'll get the same color. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Lemon Bar (0865), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Kingdom Gold without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Bar swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Kingdom Gold is Sin City (0816). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sin City and you'll get the same color. See the full Sin City swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Kingdom Gold. The nearest is Torch (C2-618) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Torch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Kingdom Gold
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Kingdom Gold is Sin City (0816). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sin City and you'll get the same color. See the full Sin City swatch →