Ref. #F4DB4F · DE5418
Gilded
71%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Gilded Technical Profile
What color is Gilded? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F4DB4F. Colors similar to Gilded include Benjamin Moore St Elmos Fire, PPG Dilly Dally, MPC Chartreuse Yellow. Gilded has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 71, Gilded reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. 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. Under 2700K warm bulbs Gilded 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.
Colors Similar to Gilded
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Gilded.
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Gilded from other brands?
The closest matches are St Elmos Fire by Benjamin Moore (#F2DB58), Dilly Dally by PPG (#F6DB5D), Chartreuse Yellow by MPC (#F1D655). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Gilded?
Gilded has an LRV of 70.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.