French Pale Gold 350D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0AB45, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haystacks from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0AB45 · 350D-5
French Pale Gold
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
French Pale Gold Technical Profile
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French Pale Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Pale Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Pale Gold
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHaystacks
Haystacks
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Almond Puff
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yellow Lupine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brass Rail
PPG
Very similar
Golden Bounty
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Golden Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Nugget
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tamale Husk
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Summer Chartreuse
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Pale Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Pale Gold
#D0AB45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACBE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Pale Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French Pale 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 Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to French Pale Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Pale Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Pale Gold have?
French Pale Gold by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample French Pale Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Pale Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Pale Gold are Haystacks by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Yellow Lupine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Almond Puff by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French Pale 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 French Pale Gold?
French Pale Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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Why French Pale Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.