Spinning Straw Gold 40YY 48/321 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D2BA7E, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sulfur Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2BA7E · 40YY 48/321
Spinning Straw Gold
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spinning Straw Gold Technical Profile
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Spinning Straw Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spinning Straw Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpinning Straw Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSulfur Yellow
Sulfur Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star Fire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Independent Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Further Afield
Valspar
Nearly identical
Shore Grass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Camel
Behr
Very similar
Canary Song
Kilz
Very similar
Toasted Marshmallow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
Gold Digger
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spinning Straw Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spinning Straw Gold
#D2BA7E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spinning Straw Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spinning Straw 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 Spinning Straw 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.
Spinning Straw Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spinning Straw Gold have?
Spinning Straw 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 Spinning Straw Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spinning Straw Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spinning Straw Gold are Sulfur Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Star Fire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Wythe Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spinning Straw 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 Spinning Straw Gold?
Spinning Straw Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.3, 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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Why Spinning Straw Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.