Fall Gold 1205-7 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFBC35, estimated 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.
PPG · #FFBC35 · 1205-7
Fall Gold
58%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fall Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFBC35
RGB255, 188, 53
Estimated LRV57.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sunspark
Valspar
#FFBC2E
Close digital match
Vibrant Honey
Dunn-Edwards
#FFBD31
Close digital match
Goldfinch
Vista Paint
#FFBE3C
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Aspire .06
Colorhouse
#FFBA38
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Twenty Carat
Behr
#FFB935
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Glowing Lantern
Hirshfield's
#FBB736
Close digital match
Oxford Gold
Benjamin Moore
#FFBE47
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Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams
#FDB702
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#FDB702
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#F4A900
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#FECA43
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#ECC363
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Colors That Work With Fall Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fall Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fall Gold are Sunspark by Valspar (a close digital match), Vibrant Honey by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Goldfinch by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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