Fairest of Gold 40YY 71/258 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1DDAE, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glimmer Bright from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F1DDAE · 40YY 71/258
Fairest of Gold
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Fairest of Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1DDAE
RGB241, 221, 174
Estimated LRV73.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#F2DCAB
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#F5E0B1
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Colors That Work With Fairest of Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fairest of Gold
#F1DDAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fairest of Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fairest of 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
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Fairest of Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fairest of Gold have?
Fairest of Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Fairest of Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fairest of Gold are Glimmer Bright by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Shortcake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Shortcake by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Fairest of 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 Fairest of Gold?
Fairest of Gold has a estimated lightness value of 73.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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