Cancun Gold AC101 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #D9BB24, estimated LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Solarium from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #D9BB24 · AC101
Cancun Gold
50%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cancun Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9BB24
RGB217, 187, 36
Estimated LRV50.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Colors That Work With Cancun Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cancun Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cancun Gold are Solarium by Behr (a close digital match), Pickled Peppers by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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