Gatsby Glitter adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 68 it sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas, soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Because it's a fully saturated example, it lands strongest as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than the dominant whole-room color. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #EED683 · DET496
Gatsby Glitter
68%LRV Value
Gatsby Glitter Technical Profile
What color is Dunn-Edwards Gatsby Glitter (DET496)? It's a light warm yellow — hex #EED683, LRV 68. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Gatsby Glitter is PPG Golden Bell — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dutch Boy Knotty Green and Benjamin Moore Goldfield also close. At LRV 68, Gatsby Glitter sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. As a fully saturated example, it reads as a confident statement color — best deployed as a single accent wall or large architectural feature rather than a whole-room dominant. Under 2700K warm bulbs Gatsby Glitter reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. Saturated colors amplify lighting effects more than muted ones: warm bulbs deepen and enrich, cool daylight sharpens and slightly cools the same hex.
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Colors Similar to Gatsby Glitter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Gatsby Glitter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gatsby Glitter
#EED683
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Gatsby Glitter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gatsby Glitter 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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Gatsby Glitter — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Gatsby Glitter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gatsby Glitter are Golden Bell by PPG (a near-identical match), Knotty Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Goldfield by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Gatsby Glitter's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gatsby Glitter?
Gatsby Glitter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Gatsby Glitter depends on the room. Here's how to choose.