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Apollo Gold
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apollo Gold Technical Profile
What color is Apollo Gold? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E2B46C. Colors similar to Apollo Gold include Vista Paint Tropical Dream, Hirshfield's Tropical Dream, Dunn-Edwards Burst of Gold. Apollo Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Apollo 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 Apollo Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burst of Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beehive
Behr
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apollo Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apollo Gold
#E2B46C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apollo Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apollo 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 Apollo 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.
Apollo Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apollo Gold have?
Apollo Gold by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Apollo Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Tropical Dream by Vista Paint (#E6B76F), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (#E6B771), Burst of Gold by Dunn-Edwards (#DEB368). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apollo Gold?
Apollo Gold has an LRV of 49.9, 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 Apollo Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.