Pale Gold LK240 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DCD0B8, 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.
Ref. #DCD0B8 · LK240
Pale Gold
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Gold Technical Profile
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Pale Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzPale Gold
Nearly identical
PPGGeorgian Ivory
Georgian Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Rice Grain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Fleece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sugar Scrub
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Vintage Ephemera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Pale 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Gold are Georgian Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Rice Grain by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yarmouth Oyster by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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