Apothecary Gold 218-6DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D6A02B, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glitzy Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6A02B · 218-6DB
Apothecary Gold
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apothecary Gold Technical Profile
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Apothecary Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apothecary Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyApothecary Gold
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGlitzy Gold
Glitzy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Curry Sauce
PPG
Nearly identical
Fortune Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Bar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plantain Chips
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Bar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Fields of Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Visible difference
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apothecary Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apothecary Gold
#D6A02B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apothecary Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apothecary Gold Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Apothecary Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apothecary Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apothecary Gold have?
Apothecary Gold by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apothecary Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apothecary Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apothecary Gold are Glitzy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Curry Sauce by PPG (a near-identical match), Fortune Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apothecary Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Apothecary Gold?
Apothecary Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apothecary Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.