Golden Kiwi adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 59 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #D8CB91 · 60YY 57/304
Golden Kiwi
59%LRV Value
Golden Kiwi Technical Profile
What color is PPG Golden Kiwi (60YY 57/304)? It's a light cool yellow — hex #D8CB91, LRV 59. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Golden Kiwi is Behr Winter Garden — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Artichoke Hearts and Dunn-Edwards Sonoma Chardonnay also close. At LRV 59, Golden Kiwi sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Golden Kiwi reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Golden Kiwi
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Golden Kiwi
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Kiwi
#D8CB91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Golden Kiwi
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Kiwi 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 Kiwi.
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 Kiwi — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Golden Kiwi from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Kiwi are Winter Garden by Behr (a near-identical match), Artichoke Hearts by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sonoma Chardonnay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Golden Kiwi's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Golden Kiwi?
Golden Kiwi has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.4, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Golden Kiwi depends on the room. Here's how to choose.