King'S Ransom Gold 30YY 42/337 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CAAD72, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Tweed from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CAAD72 · 30YY 42/337
King'S Ransom Gold
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
King'S Ransom Gold Technical Profile
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King'S Ransom Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to King'S Ransom Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGKing'S Ransom Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGold Tweed
Gold Tweed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flax Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Tweed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Craft Paper Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Flickering Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Very similar
Tarnished Trumpet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With King'S Ransom Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
King'S Ransom Gold
#CAAD72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for King'S Ransom Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
King'S Ransom Gold 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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
King'S Ransom Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does King'S Ransom Gold have?
King'S Ransom Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample King'S Ransom Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match King'S Ransom Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to King'S Ransom Gold are Gold Tweed by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Flax Straw by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrine by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting King'S Ransom Gold'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 King'S Ransom Gold?
King'S Ransom Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, 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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