Golden Rae 30YY 49/562 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4BA50, LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mustard Glaze from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4BA50 · 30YY 49/562
Golden Rae
52%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Rae Technical Profile
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Golden Rae in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Rae in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Rae
Nearly identical
ValsparMustard Glaze
Mustard Glaze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
I’m a Local
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lemon Surprise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Damask Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Overjoy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sunlit Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
English Custard
Behr
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Equator
Kilz
Very similar
Broom Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Rae
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Rae
#E4BA50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Rae
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Rae 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 Rae.
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 Rae — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Rae have?
Golden Rae 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 Rae in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Rae from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Rae are Mustard Glaze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Heraldic Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Rae'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 Rae?
Golden Rae has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.2, 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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Why Golden Rae's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.