Golden Yarrow 1215-5 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E2C74F, LRV 58 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zingy! from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E2C74F · 1215-5
Golden Yarrow
58%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Golden Yarrow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Yarrow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGGolden Yarrow
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyZingy!
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Chalice
Behr
Nearly identical
Ivory
RAL
Nearly identical
Yellow Brick Road
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Fall Meadow
Valspar
Very similar
Yellow Hibiscus
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
September Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Basket of Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Yarrow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Yarrow
#E2C74F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Yarrow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Yarrow 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 Yarrow.
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 Yarrow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Yarrow have?
Golden Yarrow by PPG has a neutral 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 Yarrow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Yarrow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Yarrow are Zingy! by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Chalice by Behr (a near-identical match), Ivory by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Yarrow'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 Yarrow?
Golden Yarrow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 57.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Yarrow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.