Classic Gold PPU6-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C9A368, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lewis Gold from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9A368 · PPU6-17
Classic Gold
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Classic Gold Technical Profile
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Classic Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Classic Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrClassic Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparLewis Gold
Lewis Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caribou Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wright Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Classic Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Classic Gold
#C9A368
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Classic Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Classic 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Classic Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Classic Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Classic Gold have?
Classic Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Classic Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Gold are Lewis Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glorious Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunrise Heat by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classic 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 Classic Gold?
Classic 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Classic Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.