Fool'S Gold 20YY 39/419 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEA65D, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribou Herd from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEA65D · 20YY 39/419
Fool'S Gold
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fool'S Gold Technical Profile
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Fool'S Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fool'S Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFool'S Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCaribou Herd
Caribou Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Autumn Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Campground
Behr
Very similar
Cat's Eye Marble
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fool'S Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fool'S Gold
#CEA65D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BA78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fool'S Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fool'S 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 Fool'S 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.
Fool'S Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fool'S Gold have?
Fool'S 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 Fool'S Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fool'S Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fool'S Gold are Caribou Herd by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Heart Of Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match), Sunrise Heat by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fool'S 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 Fool'S Gold?
Fool'S Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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