Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Imperial Gold |
| SKU | 3003-5C |
| Hex | #DEAF79 |
| RGB | 222, 175, 121 |
| HSL | 32°, 60%, 67% |
| LRV | 47.8 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Imperial Gold
Imperial Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.8, 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.
Imperial Gold 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
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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Imperial Gold 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 #DEAF79 in HSL space. Pair Imperial 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.
Valspar Imperial Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Imperial 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 Valspar 3003-5C directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Viva Gold (SW 6367) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Viva Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Mustard Field (HDC-AC-08) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mustard Field swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Dark Beige (2165-40) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dark Beige swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffalo Trail swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Glidden, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffalo Trail swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Imperial Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Imperial Gold is Honey Hive (213-4DB). At ΔE 0.6 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Honey Hive and you'll get the same color. See the full Honey Hive swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Imperial Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Imperial Gold. The nearest is Shiny Penny (HGSW 2115) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shiny Penny swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Sweet Honey Maple (DESS20) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Honey Maple swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Cottage Feel (JG-40) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Orangery (NO. 70) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Goby Desert (0898) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Goby Desert swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Living Large (0254) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Living Large swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Imperial Gold
The closest Rodda equivalent of Imperial Gold is Ochre (CA126). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8). If Rodda is your counter, order Ochre and you'll get the same color. See the full Ochre swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Palomino (C2-575) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palomino swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Imperial Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Imperial Gold is Living Large (0254) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.8) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Living Large swatch →