Brass Rail 30YY 44/509 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D6B053, estimated 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.
PPG · #D6B053 · 30YY 44/509
Brass Rail
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brass Rail Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6B053
RGB214, 176, 83
Estimated LRV46.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Brass Rail
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brass Rail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brass Rail are Goldenrod by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Goldenrod by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Nugget by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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