Golden Straw 1213-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5EDAE, estimated LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Sponge Cake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F5EDAE · 1213-4
Golden Straw
83%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golden Straw Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5EDAE
RGB245, 237, 174
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Lemon Sponge Cake
Vista Paint
#F7ECAD
Close digital match
Jasper Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#F7EDAA
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New Willow
Valspar
#F0EBAC
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Sweet Corn
Behr
#F5EBA7
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Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
#F8ECAE
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#F3EBA5
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#F4E8B2
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Colors That Work With Golden Straw
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Straw
#F5EDAE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4C969
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Straw
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Straw 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
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Golden Straw — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Straw have?
Golden Straw by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Straw are Lemon Sponge Cake by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Jasper Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), New Willow by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Straw'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 Straw?
Golden Straw has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Why Golden Straw's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.