Golden Needles 20YY 41/264 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C7AB80, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downing Straw from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C7AB80 · 20YY 41/264
Golden Needles
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Needles Technical Profile
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Golden Needles in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Needles in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Needles
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsDowning Straw
Downing Straw
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bridgewater Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perfect Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Medallion
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cork Bark
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Banana Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Needles
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Needles
#C7AB80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Needles
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Needles 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 Needles.
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 Needles — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Needles have?
Golden Needles 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 Needles in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Needles from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Needles are Downing Straw by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Bridgewater Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Decatur Buff by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Needles'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 Needles?
Golden Needles has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.8, 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 Needles's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.