Tainted Gold 11-02 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EAD795, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tomatillo from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EAD795 · 11-02
Tainted Gold
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tainted Gold Technical Profile
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Tainted Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tainted Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTainted Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparTomatillo
Tomatillo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cambridge Heights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Nearly identical
Abstract
Behr
Nearly identical
Honey Mustard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Trinket Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fire Dance
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hazy Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lively Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tainted Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tainted Gold
#EAD795
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABC270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tainted Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tainted 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 Tainted Gold.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tainted Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tainted Gold have?
Tainted Gold by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tainted Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tainted Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tainted Gold are Tomatillo by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cambridge Heights by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aspire .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tainted 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 Tainted Gold?
Tainted Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.3, 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 Tainted Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.