Deep Golden Straw 40YY 41/384 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6AC66, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunshine Yellow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C6AC66 · 40YY 41/384
Deep Golden Straw
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Deep Golden Straw Technical Profile
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Deep Golden Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Deep Golden Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDeep Golden Straw
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunshine Yellow
Sunshine Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Nearly identical
Princeton Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Beachwalk
Behr
Very similar
Filtered Rays
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dylan Velvet
Valspar
Very similar
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Citrus Zest
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Deep Golden Straw
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deep Golden Straw
#C6AC66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deep Golden Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deep Golden Straw 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 Deep Golden Straw.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Deep Golden Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deep Golden Straw have?
Deep Golden Straw 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 Deep Golden Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Deep Golden Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deep Golden Straw are Sunshine Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Summer Chartreuse by Kilz (a near-identical match), Princeton Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Deep Golden Straw'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 Deep Golden Straw?
Deep Golden Straw has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.5, 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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