Golden Straw 1213-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F5EDAE, 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.
Ref. #F5EDAE · 1213-4
Golden Straw
83%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Golden Straw Technical Profile
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Golden Straw in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Straw in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Straw
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Sponge Cake
Lemon Sponge Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Jasper Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Willow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sweet Corn
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Sponge Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shaded Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lime Song
Kilz
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Straw
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Golden Straw.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Straw in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Straw from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Straw are Lemon Sponge Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Jasper Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), New Willow by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Straw's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.