Deep Golden Straw 40YY 41/384 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C6AC66, estimated 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.
PPG · #C6AC66 · 40YY 41/384
Deep Golden Straw
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Deep Golden Straw Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6AC66
RGB198, 172, 102
Estimated LRV42.5
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 Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Deep Golden Straw
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Summer Chartreuse by Kilz (a close digital match), Princeton Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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