Old Salem Gold 30YY 35/249 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B69F73, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Vintage Gold from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B69F73 · 30YY 35/249
Old Salem Gold
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Salem Gold Technical Profile
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Old Salem Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Salem Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Salem Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVintage Gold
Vintage Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scrivener Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sassafras
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bedouin Trail
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oxford Street
Behr
Nearly identical
Paper Sack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Lemon Basil
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Salem Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Salem Gold
#B69F73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Salem Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Salem 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 Old Salem 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.
Old Salem Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Salem Gold have?
Old Salem 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 Old Salem Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Salem Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Salem Gold are Vintage Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Moccasin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Scrivener Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Salem 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 Old Salem Gold?
Old Salem Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, 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 Old Salem Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.