Soft Flaxen Gold 45YY 62/288 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E4D09A, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Glimmer of Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E4D09A · 45YY 62/288
Soft Flaxen Gold
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Flaxen Gold Technical Profile
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Soft Flaxen Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Flaxen Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSoft Flaxen Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyGlimmer of Green
Glimmer of Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wythe Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harmonious Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Pollen
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Sonoma Chardonnay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frozen Fruit
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Organic Ingredient
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Moss
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Flaxen Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Flaxen Gold
#E4D09A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACBC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Flaxen Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Flaxen 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 Soft Flaxen Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Flaxen Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Flaxen Gold have?
Soft Flaxen Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Flaxen Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Flaxen Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Flaxen Gold are Glimmer of Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Just a Dash by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wythe Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Flaxen 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 Soft Flaxen Gold?
Soft Flaxen Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Flaxen Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.