Desert Valley Gold 30YY 52/207 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D5C09C, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5C09C · 30YY 52/207
Desert Valley Gold
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Desert Valley Gold Technical Profile
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Desert Valley Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Desert Valley Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDesert Valley Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beige Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pale Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ecru
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Desert Valley Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Desert Valley Gold
#D5C09C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Desert Valley Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Desert Valley 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 Desert Valley Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Desert Valley Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Desert Valley Gold have?
Desert Valley Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Desert Valley Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Desert Valley Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Desert Valley Gold are Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sandy Cove by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Desert Valley 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 Desert Valley Gold?
Desert Valley Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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