Pale Gold LK240 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DCD0B8, estimated LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Georgian Ivory from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #DCD0B8 · LK240
Pale Gold
64%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCD0B8
RGB220, 208, 184
Estimated LRV63.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Georgian Ivory
PPG
#DCD0B8
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Rice Grain
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#DBD0B9
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Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
#DCCFB6
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Natural Almond
Behr
#DED2BC
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Barberry Sand
Vista Paint
#E0D4BB
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Cream Fleece
Benjamin Moore
#DFD4BC
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Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
#D9CFBA
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Off-White
Farrow & Ball
#E0D5BE
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Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
#D8CEB9
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Rattan Basket
Valspar
#DACFBB
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Colors That Work With Pale Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Gold
#DCD0B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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
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Pale Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Gold have?
Pale Gold by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Gold are Georgian Ivory by PPG (a close digital match), Rice Grain by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Yarmouth Oyster by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Gold?
Pale Gold has a estimated lightness value of 63.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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