Soft Honey Gold 20YY 36/185 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7A183, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coffeehouse Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7A183 · 20YY 36/185
Soft Honey Gold
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Honey Gold Technical Profile
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Soft Honey Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Honey 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 Honey Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoffeehouse Tan
Coffeehouse Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Au Lait Ole
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gobi Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Quinoa Bowl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sugared Almond
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Highlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nankeen
Vista Paint
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Honey Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Honey Gold
#B7A183
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Honey Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Honey 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 Honey Gold.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Honey Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Honey Gold have?
Soft Honey Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Honey Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Honey Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Honey Gold are Coffeehouse Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wild by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Sherwood Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Honey 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 Honey Gold?
Soft Honey Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Soft Honey Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.