Cancun Gold AC101 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D9BB24, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solarium from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9BB24 · AC101
Cancun Gold
50%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cancun Gold Technical Profile
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Cancun Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cancun Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintCancun Gold
Nearly identical
BehrSolarium
Solarium
Behr
Nearly identical
Pickled Peppers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eye Catching
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Owl Eyes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yellow Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Signal Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Grass Daisy
PPG
Very similar
Sun Valley
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Yolk
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cancun Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cancun Gold
#D9BB24
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7C46C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cancun Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cancun 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Cancun 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.
Cancun Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cancun Gold have?
Cancun Gold by Vista Paint 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 Cancun Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cancun Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cancun Gold are Solarium by Behr (a near-identical match), Pickled Peppers by Valspar (a near-identical match), Lemon Lime by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cancun 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 Cancun Gold?
Cancun Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cancun Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.