Golden Ecru 1095-4 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D8C39F, 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.
Ref. #D8C39F · 1095-4
Golden Ecru
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Ecru Technical Profile
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Golden Ecru in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Ecru in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Ecru
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBeige Gold
Beige Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spanish Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sandy Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Buff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pale Wheat
Behr
Nearly identical
Straw Harvest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Ecru
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
Pure 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
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 Golden Ecru.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Ecru in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Ecru from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Ecru are Beige Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Spanish Cream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sandy Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Ecru's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.