Apollo Gold 16-11 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2B46C, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Dream from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2B46C · 16-11
Apollo Gold
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apollo Gold Technical Profile
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Apollo Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apollo Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGApollo Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTropical Dream
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Burst of Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pyramid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Amber
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apollo Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apollo Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apollo Gold are Tropical Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Burst of Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apollo 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 Apollo Gold?
Apollo Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.9, 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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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.