Old Times Sake 11-05 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B1A26A, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Swampwater from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B1A26A · 11-05
Old Times Sake
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Old Times Sake Technical Profile
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Old Times Sake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Times Sake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOld Times Sake
Nearly identical
ValsparSwampwater
Swampwater
Valspar
Nearly identical
Green Bean Casserol
Behr
Nearly identical
Shiny Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Shiny Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fried Pickle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassy Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Military Tan
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Times Sake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Times Sake
#B1A26A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Times Sake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Times Sake 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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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Old Times Sake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Times Sake have?
Old Times Sake by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Times Sake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Times Sake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Times Sake are Swampwater by Valspar (a near-identical match), Green Bean Casserol by Behr (a near-identical match), Shiny Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Old Times Sake'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 Times Sake?
Old Times Sake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.2, 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 Times Sake's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.