Gold Buff 1208-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECC481, estimated LRV 59 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is York Harbor Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ECC481 · 1208-4
Gold Buff
59%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gold Buff Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECC481
RGB236, 196, 129
Estimated LRV58.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
York Harbor Yellow
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#EBC27D
Close digital match
Honey Bee
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#EAC281
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Ivory White
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#EEC784
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#EAC385
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#E7C181
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#E7BF7B
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Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
#F0C484
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Pale Butter
Valspar
#F4C77F
Close digital match
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#EFC488
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#F2CF86
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#DFBD87
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Colors That Work With Gold Buff
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Buff
#ECC481
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBC66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Buff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Buff 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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Gold Buff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Buff have?
Gold Buff by PPG has a neutral 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 Gold Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Buff are York Harbor Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Honey Bee by Kilz (a close digital match), Ivory White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gold Buff'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 Gold Buff?
Gold Buff has a estimated lightness value of 58.9, 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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