Goldfish 1203-6 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2AD62, estimated LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blazing Autumn from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F2AD62 · 1203-6
Goldfish
50%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Goldfish Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2AD62
RGB242, 173, 98
Estimated LRV49.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Blazing Autumn
Dunn-Edwards
#F3AD63
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Freshly Squeezed
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#F6B064
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November Gold
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#F6B265
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Summer Day
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#EAAA62
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Toasted Honey
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#EFA861
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Golden Archway
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#F9AD58
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Colors That Work With Goldfish
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Goldfish
#F2AD62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBCD65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Goldfish
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Goldfish 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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Goldfish — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldfish have?
Goldfish by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Goldfish from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldfish are Blazing Autumn by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Freshly Squeezed by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), November Gold by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Goldfish'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 Goldfish?
Goldfish has a estimated lightness value of 49.6, 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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Why Goldfish's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.