Ref. #DCD0B8 · LK240
Pale Gold
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Gold Technical Profile
What color is Pale Gold? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #DCD0B8. Colors similar to Pale Gold include Sherwin-Williams Rice Grain, Hirshfield's Yarmouth Oyster, Sherwin-Williams Dirty Martini. Pale Gold has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Pale Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Pale Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rice Grain
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yarmouth Oyster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer Wheat
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Barberry Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cream Fleece
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sand Dollar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Pale Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Rice Grain by Sherwin-Williams (#DBD0B9), Yarmouth Oyster by Hirshfield's (#DCCFB6), Dirty Martini by Sherwin-Williams (#DDD0B6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pale Gold?
Pale Gold has an LRV of 63.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Pale Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.