Banner Gold DE6181 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A28557, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grecian Olive from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A28557 · DE6181
Banner Gold
25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Banner Gold Technical Profile
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Banner Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Banner Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBanner Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparGrecian Olive
Grecian Olive
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tattle Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Key Keeper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wooden Swing
Behr
Nearly identical
Turning Leaves
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mystic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Tangiers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Apple Butter
Kilz
Very similar
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grain .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Banner Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Banner Gold
#A28557
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6AB81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Banner Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Banner 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Banner Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Banner Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Banner Gold have?
Banner Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Banner Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Banner Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Banner Gold are Grecian Olive by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tattle Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Timber Beam by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Banner 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 Banner Gold?
Banner Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.1, 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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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 Banner Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.