Gilded DE5418 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F4DB4F, LRV 71 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is St Elmos Fire from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4DB4F · DE5418
Gilded
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gilded Technical Profile
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Gilded in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gilded in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsGilded
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSt Elmos Fire
St Elmos Fire
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dilly Dally
PPG
Nearly identical
Solar Energy
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun's Glory
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
Very similar
Sun’s Glory
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer'S Sun
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Colza Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gilded
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gilded
#F4DB4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9CF63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gilded
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gilded 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
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More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gilded — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gilded have?
Gilded by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gilded in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gilded from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gilded are St Elmos Fire by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dilly Dally by PPG (a near-identical match), Solar Energy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gilded'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 Gilded?
Gilded has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gilded's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.