Golden Ecru 1095-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8C39F, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #D8C39F · 1095-4
Golden Ecru
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Golden Ecru Technical Profile
HEX Code#D8C39F
RGB216, 195, 159
Estimated LRV56.1
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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#DAC5A0
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#D6C2A0
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Sandy Brown
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#D4C19E
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Golden Buff
Vista Paint
#DCC6A0
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Cord
Farrow & Ball
#D6C39E
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Sandy Cove
Valspar
#D4C19F
Close digital match
Pale Wheat
Behr
#D8C19F
Close digital match
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
#DBC8A2
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Golden Gate
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Colors That Work With Golden Ecru
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Ecru
#D8C39F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB37F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Ecru
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Ecru Room Palettes
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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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Golden Ecru — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Ecru have?
Golden Ecru 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 Golden Ecru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Ecru are Beige Gold by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Ecru'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 Golden Ecru?
Golden Ecru has a estimated lightness value of 56.1, 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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