Pirate Gold 45YY 43/536 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEB24C, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Gleam from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CEB24C · 45YY 43/536
Pirate Gold
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pirate Gold Technical Profile
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Pirate Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pirate Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGPirate Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGold Gleam
Gold Gleam
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Slip into Sunset
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Almond Puff
Valspar
Very similar
Hep Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hidden Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Golden Cricket
Behr
Very similar
Hollywood Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pirate Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pirate Gold
#CEB24C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pirate Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pirate 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 Pirate Gold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pirate Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pirate Gold have?
Pirate Gold 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 Pirate Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pirate Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pirate Gold are Gold Gleam by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Slip into Sunset by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Beeswax .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pirate 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 Pirate Gold?
Pirate Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pirate Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.