Ref. #C49E69 · 1090-5
Good Life
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Good Life Technical Profile
What color is Good Life? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #C49E69. Colors similar to Good Life include Benjamin Moore Coffeehouse Ochre, MPC Similoro Gold Met., Vista Paint Back to Basics. Good Life has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 37 gives Good Life depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Good Life pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Good Life
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coffeehouse Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Similoro Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silence Is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gingersnap
Behr
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Good Life
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Good Life
#C49E69
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Good Life
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Good Life 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 Good Life.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Good Life — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Good Life have?
Good Life by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Good Life from other brands?
The closest matches are Coffeehouse Ochre by Benjamin Moore (#C39C64), Similoro Gold Met. by MPC (#C89F67), Back to Basics by Vista Paint (#C49C69). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Good Life?
Good Life has an LRV of 37.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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