Ref. #FFCC00 · K-472
Golden Ray
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Golden Ray Technical Profile
What color is Golden Ray? It's a light warm yellow with the hex code #FFCC00. Colors similar to Golden Ray include Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow, Dunn-Edwards Confident Yellow, Dunn-Edwards Goldenrod. Golden Ray has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Golden Ray sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Golden Ray reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Golden Ray
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Confident Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Confident Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sunny Summer
Behr
Nearly identical
Yellow Mustard
Valspar
Nearly identical
Happy Face
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemon Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Citrus Yellow
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Ray
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Ray
#FFCC00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Ray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Ray 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 Golden Ray.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Golden Ray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Ray have?
Golden Ray by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Golden Ray from other brands?
The closest matches are Confident Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#FECB01), Confident Yellow by Dunn-Edwards (#FFCC13), Goldenrod by Dunn-Edwards (#FDCB18). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Golden Ray?
Golden Ray has an LRV of 64.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Golden Ray's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.