Golden Heirloom 50YY 61/251 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DFD0A1, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Solstice from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD0A1 · 50YY 61/251
Golden Heirloom
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Heirloom Technical Profile
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Golden Heirloom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Heirloom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Heirloom
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSummer Solstice
Summer Solstice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wythe Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mojito
Behr
Nearly identical
Cadence Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ancient Scroll
Valspar
Nearly identical
Howdy Neighbor
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Howdy Neighbor
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Peeled Cucumber
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Heirloom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Heirloom
#DFD0A1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Heirloom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Heirloom 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 Heirloom.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Heirloom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Heirloom have?
Golden Heirloom by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Heirloom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Heirloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Heirloom are Summer Solstice by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Wythe Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mojito by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Heirloom'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 Heirloom?
Golden Heirloom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.4, 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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