Burmese Gold DE5300 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BC8143, 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.
Ref. #BC8143 · DE5300
Burmese Gold
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burmese Gold Technical Profile
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Burmese Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burmese 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-EdwardsBurmese Gold
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDried Mustard
Dried Mustard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet and Sour
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beeswax Candle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterscotch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ginger Beer
PPG
Very similar
Toffee Tart
Behr
Very similar
Fall Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Sparrow'S Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burmese Gold
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burmese Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burmese 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
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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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burmese Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burmese Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burmese Gold are Dried Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Glaze by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet and Sour by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burmese Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.