A Touch of Gold 20YY 37/293 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C0A171, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ground Cumin from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C0A171 · 20YY 37/293
A Touch of Gold
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
A Touch of Gold Technical Profile
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A Touch of Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to A Touch of Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGA Touch of Gold
Nearly identical
BehrGround Cumin
Ground Cumin
Behr
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cork Board
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Simple Pleasures
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With A Touch of Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
A Touch of Gold
#C0A171
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for A Touch of Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
A Touch of 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to A Touch of 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.
A Touch of Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does A Touch of Gold have?
A Touch of Gold by PPG 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 A Touch of Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match A Touch of Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to A Touch of Gold are Ground Cumin by Behr (a near-identical match), Bread Pudding by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Empire Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting A Touch of 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 A Touch of Gold?
A Touch of Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, 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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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 A Touch of Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.