Ref. #FFBC35 · 1205-7
Fall Gold
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fall Gold Technical Profile
What color is Fall Gold? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFBC35. Colors similar to Fall Gold include Valspar Sunspark, Dunn-Edwards Vibrant Honey, Colorhouse Aspire .06. Fall Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 58, Fall Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Fall Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sunspark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Twenty Carat
Behr
Nearly identical
Antique Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glowing Lantern
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Fall Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunspark by Valspar (#FFBC2E), Vibrant Honey by Dunn-Edwards (#FFBD31), Aspire .06 by Colorhouse (#FFBA38). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fall Gold?
Fall Gold has an LRV of 57.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
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.