Tarnished Gold Heirloom 45YY 36/196 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B0A481, LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Sage from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B0A481 · 45YY 36/196
Tarnished Gold Heirloom
37%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tarnished Gold Heirloom Technical Profile
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Tarnished Gold Heirloom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tarnished Gold Heirloom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTarnished Gold Heirloom
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsGarden Sage
Garden Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Sage
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Nature's Scenery
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bayberry Wax
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bayberry Wax
Vista Paint
Very similar
Harvest Brown
Behr
Very similar
Fresh Leaf
Valspar
Very similar
Stone .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Northgate Green
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tarnished Gold Heirloom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tarnished Gold Heirloom
#B0A481
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Tarnished Gold Heirloom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tarnished Gold Heirloom 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 Tarnished Gold Heirloom.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tarnished Gold Heirloom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tarnished Gold Heirloom have?
Tarnished Gold Heirloom by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tarnished Gold Heirloom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tarnished Gold Heirloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tarnished Gold Heirloom are Garden Sage by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ruskin Room Green by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Yellow Sage by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tarnished Gold Heirloom'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 Tarnished Gold Heirloom?
Tarnished Gold Heirloom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, 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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