Brass Rail 30YY 44/509 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6B053, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Goldenrod from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6B053 · 30YY 44/509
Brass Rail
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brass Rail Technical Profile
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Brass Rail in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brass Rail in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBrass Rail
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGoldenrod
Goldenrod
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldenrod
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tamale Husk
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honey Grove
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
French Pale Gold
Behr
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brass Rail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brass Rail
#D6B053
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFBF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brass Rail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brass Rail 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 Brass Rail.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brass Rail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brass Rail have?
Brass Rail by PPG 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 Brass Rail in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brass Rail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brass Rail are Goldenrod by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Goldenrod by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nugget by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brass Rail'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 Brass Rail?
Brass Rail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, 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 Brass Rail's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.