Golden Granola 1094-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8996B, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Baked Cumin from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8996B · 1094-5
Golden Granola
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Granola Technical Profile
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Golden Granola in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Granola in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Granola
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBaked Cumin
Baked Cumin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Danish Pine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Danish Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wilmington Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Timeless Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Granola
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Granola
#B8996B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Golden Granola
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Granola 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 Granola.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Granola — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Granola have?
Golden Granola by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Granola in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Granola from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Granola are Baked Cumin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Danish Pine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Danish Pine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Granola'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 Granola?
Golden Granola has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Granola's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.