Pirate Gold 45YY 43/536 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CEB24C, estimated 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.
PPG · #CEB24C · 45YY 43/536
Pirate Gold
46%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pirate Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEB24C
RGB206, 178, 76
Estimated LRV45.5
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Pirate Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pirate Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pirate Gold are Gold Gleam by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Slip into Sunset by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Beeswax .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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