Dark Legacy Gold 20YY 24/177 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9A866B, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Prairie Path from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A866B · 20YY 24/177
Dark Legacy Gold
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Legacy Gold Technical Profile
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Dark Legacy Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Legacy 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 Legacy Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparPrairie Path
Prairie Path
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wet Clay
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Collectible
Behr
Nearly identical
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sawdust
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Tuscan Mosaic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
African Plain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Legacy Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Legacy Gold
#9A866B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Legacy Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark Legacy 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 Legacy 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 Legacy Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Legacy Gold have?
Dark Legacy 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 Legacy Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Legacy Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Legacy Gold are Prairie Path by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wet Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Collectible by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark Legacy 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 Legacy Gold?
Dark Legacy Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, 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 Dark Legacy Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.