Prairie Grass Gold reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 62 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #F0CA7F · 35YY 61/431
Prairie Grass Gold
62%LRV Value
Prairie Grass Gold Technical Profile
What color is PPG Prairie Grass Gold (35YY 61/431)? It's a light warm orange — hex #F0CA7F, LRV 62. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Prairie Grass Gold is Benjamin Moore Beverly Hills — a near-identical match on the wall, with Vista Paint Perky Yellow and Dunn-Edwards Almond Cookie also close. At LRV 62, Prairie Grass Gold sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Prairie Grass Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Beverly Hills
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Almond Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Perky Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garbanzo Paste
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Bask in the Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Prairie Grass Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Prairie Grass Gold
#F0CA7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAC969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Prairie Grass Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Prairie Grass 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 Prairie Grass Gold.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Prairie Grass Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Prairie Grass Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Prairie Grass Gold are Beverly Hills by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Perky Yellow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Almond Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Prairie Grass Gold's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Prairie Grass Gold?
Prairie Grass Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Prairie Grass Gold depends on the room. Here's how to choose.