Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Golden Moss |
| SKU | T520 |
| Hex | #AE945D |
| RGB | 174, 148, 93 |
| HSL | 41°, 33%, 52% |
| LRV | 31.1 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Golden Moss
Golden Moss sits in the mid-range at LRV 31.1, 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 Moss 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
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Golden Moss within Valspar'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 #AE945D in HSL space. Pair Golden Moss 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.
Valspar Golden Moss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Moss 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 Valspar T520 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Moss
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Moss is Edgy Gold (SW 6409). 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 32 vs 31.1). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Edgy Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Moss
Behr's nearest match is Asian Pear (HDC-FL14-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Moss without repainting risk. See the full Asian Pear swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Moss
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Acorn Squash (258), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Moss without repainting risk. See the full Acorn Squash swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Golden Moss
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Golden Moss is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Golden Moss
At Glidden, the closest color to Golden Moss is Tangled Twine (PPG1093-6) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tangled Twine swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Moss
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Golden Moss is Tiny Tadpole (221-5DB). 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 32 vs 31.1). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Tiny Tadpole and you'll get the same color. See the full Tiny Tadpole swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Moss
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Golden Moss is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214). 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 32 vs 31.1). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Olivine Crystal and you'll get the same color. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Moss
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Golden Moss is Antique Honey (DE6167) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Honey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Moss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Golden Moss is Gold Ransom (0892) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Moss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Moss is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Moss
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Golden Moss. The nearest is Limelight (BD75) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Limelight swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Golden Moss
Clare has no exact twin of Golden Moss. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 31.1). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Moss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Moss is Jungle Expedition (0885) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31.1) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jungle Expedition swatch →