Fairest of Gold 40YY 71/258 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F1DDAE, 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.
Ref. #F1DDAE · 40YY 71/258
Fairest of Gold
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fairest of Gold Technical Profile
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Fairest of Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fairest of Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFairest of Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGlimmer Bright
Glimmer Bright
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shortcake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Lab
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Friendly Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tortilla
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Drop Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bavarian Cream
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Canary Diamond
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fairest of Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Fairest of 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fairest of Gold in your own space before committing.
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 near-identical match), Shortcake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Shortcake by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Fairest of Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.