Burmese Gold DE5300 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC8143, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dried Mustard from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #BC8143 · DE5300
Burmese Gold
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burmese Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#BC8143
RGB188, 129, 67
Estimated LRV26.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Burmese Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burmese Gold
#BC8143
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burmese Gold
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burmese 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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Burmese Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burmese Gold have?
Burmese Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Burmese Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burmese Gold are Dried Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Butterscotch Glaze by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sweet and Sour by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Burmese 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 Burmese Gold?
Burmese Gold has a estimated lightness value of 26.8, 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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