Flickering Gold DE6166 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C6A668, 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.
Ref. #C6A668 · DE6166
Flickering Gold
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Flickering Gold Technical Profile
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Flickering Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Flickering 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-EdwardsFlickering Gold
Nearly identical
ValsparEarthen Sienna
Earthen Sienna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sand Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antiquity
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lemon Slice
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ripe Olives
Kilz
Nearly identical
Corkboard
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrine
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
King'S Ransom Gold
PPG
Very similar
Snapping Turtle
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Flickering Gold
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Flickering 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Flickering Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Flickering Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Flickering Gold are Earthen Sienna by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sand Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match), Lemon Slice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Flickering Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.