Soft Gold 30YY 64/331 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F0D196, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunday Afternoon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0D196 · 30YY 64/331
Soft Gold
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Gold Technical Profile
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Soft Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft 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 Gold
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunday Afternoon
Sunday Afternoon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sunday Afternoon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunbeam Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toasted Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Nearly identical
Pineapple Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Madera
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Beeswax .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Honeysuckle Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Gold
#F0D196
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 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 Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Gold have?
Soft 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 Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Gold are Sunday Afternoon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sunday Afternoon by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft 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 Gold?
Soft Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.3, 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.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.