Monarch Gold 20YY 36/370 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C29E60, 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.
Ref. #C29E60 · 20YY 36/370
Monarch Gold
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Monarch Gold Technical Profile
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Monarch Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Monarch Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMonarch Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGlorious Gold
Glorious Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glorious Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antelope Hide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wildflower Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gilded Ballroom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Classic Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Monarch Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Monarch Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Monarch Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Monarch Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Monarch Gold are Glorious Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glorious Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunrise Heat by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Monarch Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.