Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Golden Tiger |
| SKU | V052-4 |
| Hex | #DE9E40 |
| RGB | 222, 158, 64 |
| HSL | 36°, 71%, 56% |
| LRV | 40.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Valspar Golden Tiger
Golden Tiger sits in the mid-range at LRV 40.2, 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 Tiger 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 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Golden Tiger 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 #DE9E40 in HSL space. Pair Golden Tiger 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 Tiger Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Golden Tiger 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 V052-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Tiger
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gold Crest (SW 6670), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Tiger without repainting risk. See the full Gold Crest swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Golden Tiger
The closest Behr equivalent of Golden Tiger is Solar Fusion (UL150-3). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2). If Behr is your counter, order Solar Fusion and you'll get the same color. See the full Solar Fusion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Golden Tiger
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Golden Vista (308), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Tiger without repainting risk. See the full Golden Vista swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Golden Tiger
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bombay Curry (211-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Tiger without repainting risk. See the full Bombay Curry swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Golden Tiger
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Heritage Gold (HGSW 1152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Tiger without repainting risk. See the full Heritage Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Golden Tiger
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pavilion Peach (DE5286), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Golden Tiger without repainting risk. See the full Pavilion Peach swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Golden Tiger
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Golden Tiger is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Golden Tiger
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Golden Tiger. The nearest is Yellow Shout (0935) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Golden Tiger
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Golden Tiger is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Golden Tiger
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Golden Tiger is Torch (C2-618) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Torch swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Golden Tiger
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Golden Tiger is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Golden Tiger
At Kompozit, the closest color to Golden Tiger is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →