Monarch Gold 20YY 36/370 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C29E60, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glorious Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C29E60 · 20YY 36/370
Monarch Gold
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Monarch Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#C29E60
RGB194, 158, 96
Estimated LRV36.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#C09D5F
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#C49F63
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#BC9E62
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#C9A368
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Colors That Work With Monarch Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Monarch Gold
#C29E60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Monarch Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Monarch 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
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Monarch Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Monarch Gold have?
Monarch Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Monarch Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monarch Gold are Glorious Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Glorious Gold by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sunrise Heat by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Monarch 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 Monarch Gold?
Monarch Gold has a estimated lightness value of 36.8, 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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