Shy Gold 50YY 61/152 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DACFB3, estimated LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dakota Trail from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DACFB3 · 50YY 61/152
Shy Gold
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Shy Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#DACFB3
RGB218, 207, 179
Estimated LRV62.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Shy Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shy Gold
#DACFB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AE84
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Shy Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shy 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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Shy Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shy Gold have?
Shy Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Shy Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shy Gold are Dakota Trail by Valspar (a close digital match), Hampshire Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Yarmouth Oyster by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Shy 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 Shy Gold?
Shy Gold has a estimated lightness value of 62.8, 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.
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