Marigold Petals 05YY 42/727 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4A027, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Yellow from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4A027 · 05YY 42/727
Marigold Petals
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Marigold Petals Technical Profile
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Marigold Petals in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marigold Petals in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMarigold Petals
Nearly identical
RALSun Yellow
Sun Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Golden Autumn
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orange Spice Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Squash
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Sky
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sunset Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Persimmon
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
I Love To Boogie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sunflower
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marigold Petals
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marigold Petals
#F4A027
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6D062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marigold Petals
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marigold Petals 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 Marigold Petals.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marigold Petals — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marigold Petals have?
Marigold Petals by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Marigold Petals in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marigold Petals from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marigold Petals are Sun Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Golden Autumn by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Orange Spice Tea by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marigold Petals'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 Marigold Petals?
Marigold Petals has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 44.5, 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 Marigold Petals's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.