Gold Buff 1208-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECC481, 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.
Ref. #ECC481 · 1208-4
Gold Buff
59%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Buff Technical Profile
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Gold Buff in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Buff in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGold Buff
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreYork Harbor Yellow
York Harbor Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ivory White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Egyptian Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Charismatic
Behr
Nearly identical
Deserted Path
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Buff
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Gold Buff.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Buff in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Buff from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Buff are York Harbor Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Honey Bee by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ivory White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Gold Buff's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.