Flickering Gold DE6166 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6A668, estimated LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Earthen Sienna from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #C6A668 · DE6166
Flickering Gold
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Flickering Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#C6A668
RGB198, 166, 104
Estimated LRV40.3
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 Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#C9AC6F
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Colors That Work With Flickering Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Flickering Gold
#C6A668
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Flickering Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Flickering 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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Flickering Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Flickering Gold have?
Flickering Gold by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Flickering Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flickering Gold are Earthen Sienna by Valspar (a close digital match), Sand Yellow by RAL (a close digital match), Lemon Slice by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Flickering 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 Flickering Gold?
Flickering Gold has a estimated lightness value of 40.3, 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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