Tradition Gold 20YY 30/274 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #AE9265, LRV 31 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot-Crossed Bun from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AE9265 · 20YY 30/274
Tradition Gold
31%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tradition Gold Technical Profile
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Tradition Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tradition Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTradition Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparHot-Crossed Bun
Hot-Crossed Bun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Peristyle Brass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Life Exotic
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
River Road
Behr
Nearly identical
Rattan Basket
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
High Plains
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tradition Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tradition Gold
#AE9265
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tradition Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tradition 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 Tradition Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tradition Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tradition Gold have?
Tradition Gold 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 Tradition Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tradition Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tradition Gold are Hot-Crossed Bun by Valspar (a near-identical match), Peristyle Brass by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Life Exotic by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tradition 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 Tradition Gold?
Tradition Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tradition Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.