Fall Gold 1205-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFBC35, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunspark from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFBC35 · 1205-7
Fall Gold
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fall Gold Technical Profile
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Fall Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fall Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFall Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparSunspark
Sunspark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Twenty Carat
Behr
Nearly identical
Glowing Lantern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fall Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fall Gold
#FFBC35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fall Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fall 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 Fall 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.
Fall Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fall Gold have?
Fall Gold by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Fall Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fall Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fall Gold are Sunspark by Valspar (a near-identical match), Vibrant Honey by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Goldfinch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fall 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 Fall Gold?
Fall Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fall Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.