French Pale Gold 350D-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D0AB45, estimated 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.
Behr · #D0AB45 · 350D-5
French Pale Gold
43%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
French Pale Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0AB45
RGB208, 171, 69
Estimated LRV43.0
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 Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With French Pale Gold
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Pale Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Pale Gold are Haystacks by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Yellow Lupine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Almond Puff by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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