Gold Thread P280-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FDECA7, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buttercup from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDECA7 · P280-2
Gold Thread
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Gold Thread in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Thread in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGold Thread
Nearly identical
PPGButtercup
Buttercup
PPG
Nearly identical
Wildflowers
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sour Lemon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bee Balm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butter Tart
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Green
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Thread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Thread
#FDECA7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Thread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Thread 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 Gold Thread.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Thread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Thread have?
Gold Thread by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Thread in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Thread from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Thread are Buttercup by PPG (a near-identical match), Wildflowers by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sour Lemon by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Thread'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 Gold Thread?
Gold Thread has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Thread's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.