Dark Hammered Gold 30YY 20/193 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D7B5D, LRV 21 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Entry Coat Rack from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D7B5D · 30YY 20/193
Dark Hammered Gold
21%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Hammered Gold Technical Profile
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Dark Hammered Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Hammered Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDark Hammered Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEntry Coat Rack
Entry Coat Rack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mountain Meadow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gingko Tree
Behr
Very similar
Norwich Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Verde Marrón
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Valencia Moss
Valspar
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Olive Wood
Kilz
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Hammered Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Hammered Gold
#8D7B5D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Hammered Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Hammered 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 Dark Hammered 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.
Dark Hammered Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Hammered Gold have?
Dark Hammered 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 Dark Hammered Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Hammered Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Hammered Gold are Entry Coat Rack by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Prairie Grove by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rock 'n' Oak by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Hammered 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 Dark Hammered Gold?
Dark Hammered Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Dark Hammered Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.